Amazonian Bark Beetle vs Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Bark Beetle | Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyleborus ferrugineus | Oedemera nobilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical, common throughout South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Amazonian Bark Beetle
A tiny cylindrical bark beetle that bores into tropical hardwoods to cultivate fungal gardens. It is one of the most widespread ambrosia beetles in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Females carry fungal spores in special structures called mycangia and inoculate new tunnels to grow food for their larvae.
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A metallic green beetle with splayed elytra that expose the wings. Males have distinctively swollen hind femora.
Did You Know?
Despite being an important pollinator this beetle is often mistaken for a green fly due to its shiny metallic color.