Viennese Ground Beetle vs Rugose Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viennese Ground Beetle | Rugose Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus fabricii | Thanatophilus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Alps, Carpathians | Europe, Northern Asia, North America |
| 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.
Rugose Carrion Beetle
A small, dark silphid with heavily textured, rugose wing cases. It frequents sun-exposed carrion in open landscapes.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs on carcasses already infested with fly larvae, and their own larvae then feed on the maggots.