Round Sand Beetle vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round Sand Beetle | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omophron limbatum | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, western Asia | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
A remarkable moth whose caterpillars are ambush predators of insects, unique among Lepidoptera. Found only in Hawaiian native forests.
Did You Know?
These are among the only caterpillars in the world that actively hunt and eat other insects.