Cottonwood Borer vs Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cottonwood Borer | Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plectrodera scalator | Tarphius floresensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 0.2-0.4 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central and eastern United States | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Cottonwood Borer
A large longhorn beetle with bold black and white patterning and long antennae. Its larvae bore into the roots and lower trunks of cottonwood and willow trees.
Did You Know?
When handled, it produces a loud squeaking sound by rubbing parts of its thorax together.
Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
A tiny beetle endemic to Flores Island in the Azores. It inhabits decaying wood in remnant laurel forests.
Did You Know?
The Azores archipelago has lost over 95% of its native forest, pushing many endemic beetles toward extinction.