Flat Bark Hister Beetle vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Hister Beetle | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hololepta plana | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.