Flower Chafer vs Tellkampf's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Chafer | Tellkampf's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxythyrea funesta | Neaphaenops tellkampfi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Caves |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Flower Chafer
A small black flower beetle dotted with white spots, widespread across southern Europe and North Africa. It can be found in large numbers on roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name funesta means mournful, referring to the black coloration dotted with white specks like a mourning garment.
Tellkampf's Cave Beetle
A predatory blind cave beetle endemic to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave region. It feeds primarily on eggs of cave crickets.
Did You Know?
It tracks down cave cricket eggs buried in sandy cave floors using chemical cues.