Flat Bark Beetle vs Aspinose Campodeid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Aspinose Campodeid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Metriocampa aspinosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Cucujidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Flat Bark Beetle
A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.
Aspinose Campodeid
A soil-dwelling dipluran lacking the typical dorsal spines found in related species. It inhabits deep soil layers in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Its lack of dorsal spines distinguishes it from nearly all related species.