Aulacopus Prionine vs Nosek's Eosentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aulacopus Prionine | Nosek's Eosentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aulacopus reticulatus | Eosentomon noseki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Protura |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Eosentomidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Aulacopus Prionine
A flattened, reddish-brown prionine beetle with strongly reticulated elytra found in tropical Africa. It breeds in large fallen trunks of rainforest trees. Adults are nocturnal and powerful fliers attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The reticulate pattern on the elytra is so regular it appears almost machine-engraved.
Nosek's Eosentomid
A small proturan described from central European soils named after prominent proturologist Josef Nosek. It prefers moist forest habitats.
Did You Know?
Fewer than 800 proturan species have been described worldwide, compared to over a million known insect species.