Confused Flour Beetle vs Long-winged Conehead
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Confused Flour Beetle | Long-winged Conehead |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium confusum | Conocephalus discolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-18 mm body |
| Habitat | Indoors | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Confused Flour Beetle
A small reddish-brown beetle nearly identical to the red flour beetle, hence the 'confused' name. It is a worldwide pest of stored flour.
Did You Know?
It was named 'confused' because entomologists kept confusing it with the red flour beetle.
Long-winged Conehead
A slim green bush-cricket with a pointed head that has dramatically expanded its range northward in Britain. Produces a very high-pitched, barely audible song. Found in tall grass and rushes.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is at such a high frequency that many people cannot hear it, even when the insect is nearby.