Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira vs Giraffe Weevil

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira	Giraffe Weevil
Scientific Name	Tarphius rufonodulosus	Trachelophorus giraffa
Order	Coleoptera	Coleoptera
Family	Zopheridae	Attelabidae
Size	0.3-0.5 cm	18-25 mm
Habitat	Forests	Forests
Diet	Fungus Feeders	Herbivores
Regions	Portugal	Africa
Conservation	Critically Endangered	Least Concern

Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira

A small flattened beetle endemic to the laurel forests of Madeira. It lives under the bark of dead Laurus and Ocotea trees.

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Did You Know?

Madeira's laurel forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbor dozens of unique beetle species.

Giraffe Weevil

Named for its extraordinary elongated neck, which is 2-3 times longer in males. Found only in Madagascar. Males use their necks in combat and to roll leaves for nesting.

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Did You Know?

The giraffe weevils neck is so long that it makes up nearly half the insects total body length — males use them like jousting lances in battles over females.