Brown Willow Beetle vs Greenland Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Willow Beetle | Greenland Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Galerucella lineola | Patrobus septentrionis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Greenland, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.
Greenland Ground Beetle
A dark brown to black ground beetle with long legs and a narrowly oval body. It is common under stones and moss in damp habitats across the subarctic. Adults are fast-running nocturnal predators.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this beetle is one of only a handful of beetle species that can survive in Greenland's harsh climate.