Flat Silphid Beetle vs Four-spotted Flat-face
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Silphid Beetle | Four-spotted Flat-face |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silpha tristis | Anoplophora macularia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat Silphid Beetle
A flattened, all-black silphid beetle with three raised ridges on each wing case. It feeds on snails and caterpillars rather than carrion.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silphids, it has shifted entirely to predation and is rarely found on carrion at all.
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.