Viennese Ground Beetle vs Red Pumpkin Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viennese Ground Beetle | Red Pumpkin Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus fabricii | Aulacophora foveicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Alps, Carpathians | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Viennese Ground Beetle
A large metallic ground beetle of mountain forests and alpine meadows. It is a powerful predator of earthworms and snails.
Did You Know?
It can spray a pungent defensive fluid from glands near its abdomen.
Red Pumpkin Beetle
A uniformly bright orange-red beetle with fine punctures on the pronotum and smooth elytra. It is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits throughout tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa.
Did You Know?
In India, this beetle is one of the top three most damaging pests of cucurbit vegetables, attacking over 80 species of cucurbits.