Common Furniture Beetle vs Sunburst Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Furniture Beetle | Sunburst Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anobium punctatum | Thermonectus marmoratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 2.7–4.5 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Australia | Southwestern North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Common Furniture Beetle
The most common cause of woodworm damage in buildings across Europe. Larvae bore through softwood and hardwood for three to five years before emerging.
Did You Know?
The characteristic round exit holes in old furniture are produced by the adults chewing their way out after pupation.
Sunburst Diving Beetle
A striking yellow-and-black spotted diving beetle from the American Southwest and Mexico. Its larvae have been discovered to possess bifocal lenses in their eyes.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are the first animals discovered to have true bifocal eyes, with two focal lengths in a single lens.