Bee Beetle vs Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Beetle | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius fasciatus | Cratopus murinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Reunion Island |
| 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.
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.