Ivory-Marked Beetle vs Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Marked Beetle | Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eburia quadrigeminata | Hegeter politus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.
Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
A darkling beetle endemic to the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is nocturnal and hides under stones during the day.
Did You Know?
St. Helena has over 400 endemic invertebrate species, many of which are found nowhere else.