Flat Bark Hister Beetle vs Tanner Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Hister Beetle | Tanner Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hololepta plana | Prionus coriarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 18-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern 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.
Tanner Beetle
A large, robust, dark brown longhorn beetle that flies noisily at dusk. Its powerful larvae bore into the roots of deciduous trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Males produce a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their head when handled.