Wasp Nest Beetle vs Canary Islands Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Nest Beetle | Canary Islands Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metoecus paradoxus | Calathus amplius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ripiphoridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Wasp Nest Beetle
A bizarre wedge-shaped beetle that develops as a parasitoid inside social wasp nests. Males have feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
One of the most unusual beetles in Europe, spending its entire larval development inside live wasp nests.
Canary Islands Ground Beetle
A flightless ground beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It lives under stones and in leaf litter in highland areas.
Did You Know?
The Canary Islands harbor over 30 endemic Calathus species that evolved from a single colonization event.