Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle vs Ash Bark Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle | Ash Bark Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sinaphaenops mirabilissimus | Magdalis armigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | China | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
A spectacular cave beetle from southern China with enormously elongated head and appendages. It is one of the most extreme examples of cave adaptation in beetles.
Did You Know?
Its body proportions are among the most extreme of any known beetle.
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.