Flat Oak Borer vs Prostoia Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Oak Borer | Prostoia Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smodicum cucujiforme | Prostoia besametsa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.