Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle vs Australian Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle | Australian Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Passandra boliti | Archichauliodes diversus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Passandridae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 50-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle
An extremely flat beetle that lives under bark in Madagascan forests. Its compressed body allows it to navigate thin gaps between bark layers.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can slip through gaps less than two millimeters wide.
Australian Dobsonfly
A large, dark dobsonfly found in clean streams across southeastern Australia. Larvae are important predators in cool forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is found on both sides of the Tasman Sea, occurring in both Australia and New Zealand.