Round Sand Beetle vs Bee Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round Sand Beetle | Bee Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omophron limbatum | Trichius rosaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round Sand Beetle
A highly distinctive, nearly circular ground beetle with a domed shape and striking pattern of pale yellow with dark green bands. It burrows in wet sand near water.
Did You Know?
Its nearly spherical body shape is unique among ground beetles and allows it to burrow rapidly into wet sand to escape predators or floods.
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.