Flat Bark Beetle vs Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Euoniticellus pallipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cucujidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, introduced to Australia |
| 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.
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.