Hubricht's Cave Beetle vs Cheese Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hubricht's Cave Beetle | Cheese Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus hubrichti | Piophila casei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Piophilidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hubricht's Cave Beetle
A small eyeless cave beetle endemic to caves in West Virginia. It belongs to the most species-rich genus of cave beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
The genus Pseudanophthalmus contains over 150 described species, all restricted to caves.
Cheese Skipper
A small fly whose larvae infest stored cheese, cured meats, and other protein-rich foods. Larvae can leap up to 15 cm by curling and snapping their bodies.
Did You Know?
Sardinian casu marzu cheese is deliberately infested with its larvae as a delicacy.