Striped Seedcorn Beetle vs Helvetian Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Seedcorn Beetle | Helvetian Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agonoderus lecontei | Oreonebria castanea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Seedcorn Beetle
A small, pale brown ground beetle with darker stripes on its elytra. It is sometimes a minor pest of germinating corn and other crop seeds, though it also eats many weed seeds.
Did You Know?
While it occasionally damages germinating crop seeds, studies show it consumes far more weed seeds, so its net economic impact on agriculture is actually beneficial.
Helvetian Ground Beetle
A cold-adapted ground beetle of high-altitude scree and moraines. It is active during short alpine summers near snowmelt areas.
Did You Know?
It can remain active at temperatures just above freezing.