Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira vs Rice Water Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira | Rice Water Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarphius rufonodulosus | Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Zopheridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 cm | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Portugal | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka; invasive pest spreading across Asian rice-growing regions) |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Madeira's laurel forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbor dozens of unique beetle species.
Rice Water Weevil
A small, grey-brown weevil that feeds on rice roots as a larva and on rice leaves as an adult. Adults create distinctive narrow feeding scars along the surface of rice leaves parallel to the leaf veins.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed underwater on rice roots, surviving by obtaining oxygen from the rice plant's aerenchyma tissue through specialized spiracles.