Confused Flour Beetle vs Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Confused Flour Beetle | Pleasing Lacewing Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium confusum | Zenoa picea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Synchroidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| 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.
Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.