Flat Bark Hister Beetle vs Acorn Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Hister Beetle | Acorn Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hololepta plana | Blastobasis glandulella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Blastobasidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15–22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Flat Bark Hister Beetle
An extremely flattened, disc-like black beetle found under bark of dead trees. Its body is compressed to fit in the narrow space between bark and wood.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can squeeze into gaps less than 2 mm wide to pursue prey under tight-fitting bark.
Acorn Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore into and consume the contents of acorns on the forest floor. It is common in oak woodlands across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
In heavy infestation years, it can destroy over half the acorn crop on the forest floor.