Harlequin Flower Beetle vs Oak Pinhole Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Flower Beetle | Oak Pinhole Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetis thula | Platypus cylindrus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Flower Beetle
A colorful scarab with variable patterns of brown cream and black resembling calico fabric. No two individuals look exactly alike.
Did You Know?
Like rose chafers it flies with its elytra closed using notches at the sides to deploy its flight wings.
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.