Flat Bark Beetle vs Japanese Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Japanese Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Ptecticus tenebrifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cucujidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Soldier Fly
A slender soldier fly with a metallic greenish-black body and elongate antennae. It is commonly found near decaying organic matter in gardens and forests across East Asia.
Did You Know?
Like the black soldier fly, species of Ptecticus are being studied as potential bioconversion agents for organic waste.