Large Elm Beetle vs Kentucky Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Elm Beetle | Kentucky Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oulimnius tuberculatus | Darlingtonea kentuckensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elmidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Large Elm Beetle
A small, robust riffle beetle found throughout European streams. Adults have a distinctive tuberculate surface texture on their elytra.
Did You Know?
It is widely used as a bioindicator of good water quality in European river assessments.
Kentucky Cave Beetle
A troglobitic ground beetle found in caves along Kentucky's Cumberland Plateau. It is eyeless with elongated appendages typical of cave life.
Did You Know?
Populations in different caves show significant genetic isolation from one another.