Splendid Ground Beetle vs Speyer's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ground Beetle | Speyer's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus splendens | Aphaobius milleri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Leiodidae |
| Size | 22-32 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Pyrenees (France and Spain) | Austria, Slovenia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Splendid Ground Beetle
A dazzling green and gold ground beetle endemic to the Pyrenees mountains. It is prized by collectors for its brilliant metallic sheen.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted to a narrow band of the Pyrenees, making it one of Europe's most localised Carabus species.
Speyer's Cave Beetle
A troglobitic beetle endemic to caves in the eastern Alps. It has a convex body shape and completely lacks eyes.
Did You Know?
It can tolerate near-freezing temperatures in high-altitude caves.