Short-winged Mold Beetle vs European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Mold Beetle | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pselaphus heisei | Zabrus tenebrioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Mold Beetle
A tiny rove beetle with clubbed antennae that feeds on mites in leaf litter and soil. Its short wing cases and ant-like body make it distinctive.
Did You Know?
It possesses specialized antennal clubs covered in sensory pits used for detecting prey in total darkness.
European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
An unusual ground beetle that is herbivorous as an adult, feeding on cereal crops. Larvae are predatory and live in soil burrows.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ground beetles that is a crop pest rather than a beneficial predator.