Flat Bark Hister Beetle vs Darling Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Hister Beetle | Darling Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hololepta plana | Catocala cara |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 75-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America from Canada to the southeastern United States |
| 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.
Darling Underwing
A large underwing moth with cryptic gray-brown forewings and striking pinkish-red hindwings banded with black. It is commonly attracted to sugaring baits.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name cara means 'darling' or 'beloved,' referencing the beautiful pink hindwings hidden under its bark-like forewings.