Indian Honey Bee vs Common Furniture Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Honey Bee | Common Furniture Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis cerana indica | Anobium punctatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 2.7–4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan) | Europe, North America, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Indian Honey Bee
A small, dark-banded honey bee native to the Indian subcontinent and the primary managed bee species in traditional Indian beekeeping. It builds multiple-comb nests in enclosed cavities and is well-adapted to tropical conditions.
Did You Know?
Indian honey bees can thermoregulate their hive by fanning their wings and have a unique defense called 'heat balling' where they suffocate hornet intruders.
Common Furniture Beetle
The most common cause of woodworm damage in buildings across Europe. Larvae bore through softwood and hardwood for three to five years before emerging.
Did You Know?
The characteristic round exit holes in old furniture are produced by the adults chewing their way out after pupation.