Flat Oak Borer vs Canary Islands Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Oak Borer | Canary Islands Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smodicum cucujiforme | Calathus amplius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Flat Oak Borer
An unusually flat, reddish-brown cerambycid that breeds under the bark of dead oaks in North America. Its flattened body allows it to navigate the tight spaces between bark and sapwood. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat that it was originally described as a member of Cucujidae, the flat bark beetle family.
Canary Islands Ground Beetle
A flightless ground beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It lives under stones and in leaf litter in highland areas.
Did You Know?
The Canary Islands harbor over 30 endemic Calathus species that evolved from a single colonization event.