Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Common Agonum
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumbling Flower Beetle | Common Agonum |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella aculeata | Agonum muelleri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small, humpbacked beetle that tumbles erratically when disturbed. Adults are commonly found on flowers where they feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Their pointed abdomen extends beyond the elytra, giving them a distinctive wedge shape.
Common Agonum
A sleek, metallic greenish-bronze ground beetle with a smooth, oval body. It is one of the most common ground beetles in European agricultural landscapes and an important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Studies have found this species can consume over 100 cereal aphids in a single night, making it one of the most valuable natural enemies in wheat fields.