Bee Chafer vs Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Amazon Flat Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Agra eowilsoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Costa Rica, Panama |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
An extremely elongated, ant-like ground beetle from Central American rainforests. Its narrow body and long mandibles make it look unlike any typical ground beetle.
Did You Know?
The genus Agra contains over 500 species of extraordinarily elongated tropical ground beetles, many described from single specimens and likely containing hundreds more undescribed species.