Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle vs European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela sexguttata | Zabrus tenebrioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.
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.