Earwig Scorpionfly vs Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Earwig Scorpionfly | Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merope tuber | Passandra boliti |
| Order | Mecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meropeidae | Passandridae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Earwig Scorpionfly
An extremely rare and primitive scorpionfly with forcep-like cerci reminiscent of earwigs. It is nocturnal and found in leaf litter of old-growth eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Merope tuber is so rarely encountered that its biology and ecology remain largely mysterious despite being described over 150 years ago.
Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle
An extremely flat beetle that lives under bark in Madagascan forests. Its compressed body allows it to navigate thin gaps between bark layers.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can slip through gaps less than two millimeters wide.