Meadow Quedius vs Carpathian Alpine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Carpathian Alpine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Nebria reitteri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Carpathian Mountains, Romania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Carpathian Alpine Beetle
An endemic alpine ground beetle of the Carpathian Mountains. It is a cold-specialist predator found only at the highest elevations.
Did You Know?
It was named in honor of the renowned entomologist Edmund Reitter.