Round Sand Beetle vs Princely Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round Sand Beetle | Princely Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omophron limbatum | Stephanorrhina princeps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, western Asia | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) |
| 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.
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.