Canary Islands Darkling Beetle vs Splendid Earth-boring Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Darkling Beetle | Splendid Earth-boring Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimelia laevigata | Bolbocerosoma farctum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 8-14mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Canary Islands | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Darkling Beetle
A rounded, shiny black darkling beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It is commonly seen walking across sandy and volcanic terrain.
Did You Know?
Its smooth black exoskeleton helps it condense water from fog in the arid island climate.
Splendid Earth-boring Beetle
A stout rotund beetle with a polished amber-brown body. It digs deep burrows in sandy soil and is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
It helps propagate underground fungi by carrying fungal spores between burrows acting as a subterranean gardener.