Cobalt Milkweed Beetle vs Golden Net Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle | Golden Net Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus | Carabus auratus festivus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southwestern France |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.
Golden Net Ground Beetle
A subspecies of the golden ground beetle with particularly vivid metallic green and gold coloring and prominent elytral ridges. It is found in southwestern France.
Did You Know?
French wine growers have long recognized this beetle as a guardian of their vineyards, where it patrols between vine rows devouring slugs that damage grapes.