Flat Oak Borer vs Rugged Oil Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Oak Borer | Rugged Oil Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smodicum cucujiforme | Meloe rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 8-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Rugged Oil Beetle
A rare, dark and heavily wrinkled oil beetle that appears in autumn unlike its spring-emerging relatives. It is one of Britain's most endangered beetles.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European oil beetles that is active during the autumn and winter months.