Humpbacked Mite-hunter vs Grapevine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Humpbacked Mite-hunter | Grapevine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus hellwigii | Pelidnota punctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Humpbacked Mite-hunter
A diminutive scydmaenine rove beetle with a distinctly humped profile and long, clubbed antennae. It specializes in hunting oribatid mites in the micro-habitats of forest floor detritus.
Did You Know?
To overcome the mite's armor, this beetle first gnaws a small hole in the mite's exoskeleton, then inserts its mandibles to extract the soft tissues inside.
Grapevine Beetle
A handsome tan-colored scarab with dark spots on its elytra, found in eastern North America. Adults feed on grapevine foliage and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it rarely causes significant damage to commercial grapevines.