Hermit Beetle vs Lily Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hermit Beetle | Lily Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmoderma eremita | Lilioceris lilii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia; invasive in North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Hermit Beetle
A large, dark chestnut beetle that lives its entire life inside hollow old trees. It emits a strong fruity odor similar to apricots.
Did You Know?
Most individuals never leave the tree they are born in, making them extremely poor colonizers.
Lily Beetle
A bright scarlet beetle that is a destructive pest of lilies and fritillaries. Larvae camouflage themselves by covering their bodies with their own excrement.
Did You Know?
When picked up, adults squeak by rubbing body parts together in a behavior called stridulation.