Confused Flour Beetle vs Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Confused Flour Beetle | Red-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium confusum | Castiarina erythroptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
A strikingly beautiful jewel beetle with bright red elytra spotted with dark markings. It is commonly found visiting wildflowers in heathland and open woodland habitats during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Castiarina jewel beetles are important pollinators of native Australian wildflowers, visiting hundreds of flower species.