Round-bodied Scydmaenine vs Splendid Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-bodied Scydmaenine | Splendid Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus tarsatus | Carabus splendens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 22-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Pyrenees (France and Spain) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.
Splendid Ground Beetle
A dazzling green and gold ground beetle endemic to the Pyrenees mountains. It is prized by collectors for its brilliant metallic sheen.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted to a narrow band of the Pyrenees, making it one of Europe's most localised Carabus species.