Confused Flour Beetle vs White-letter Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Confused Flour Beetle | White-letter Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium confusum | Satyrium w-album |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Wingspan 26-30mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
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.
White-letter Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with a distinctive W-shaped white line on the hindwing underside. Breeds on elm.
Did You Know?
Has declined dramatically due to Dutch elm disease destroying its food plant across Europe.