Bee Beetle vs Chinese Sinentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Beetle | Chinese Sinentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius fasciatus | Sinentomon erythranum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Protura |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Sinentomidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.
Chinese Sinentomid
A rare proturan discovered in Chinese soil that represents a unique family within the order. It has abdominal spiracles not found in other proturan families.
Did You Know?
The discovery of this species in 1959 required the creation of an entirely new family of proturans.