Tanner Beetle vs Clock Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tanner Beetle | Clock Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus coriarius | Amara aenea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-45 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tanner Beetle
A large, robust, dark brown longhorn beetle that flies noisily at dusk. Its powerful larvae bore into the roots of deciduous trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Males produce a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their head when handled.
Clock Ground Beetle
A small, bronze-colored ground beetle extremely common across the Palearctic region. It is a mixed feeder consuming both seeds and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the old English practice of placing beetles on a clock face to tell fortunes.