Malaysian Trilobite Beetle vs Short-winged Spondylid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Trilobite Beetle | Short-winged Spondylid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platerodrilus ruficollis | Spondylis buprestoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm females, 8-10 mm males | 12-24 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Europe, North Africa, Siberia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
A bizarre beetle whose larviform females retain a flat, segmented larval appearance throughout life, resembling ancient trilobites. Males are small, winged, and conventionally beetle-shaped.
Did You Know?
The flat, armored female looks so unlike a typical beetle that it was originally described as a separate species from the male.
Short-winged Spondylid
A cylindrical, entirely black cerambycid that resembles a buprestid beetle more than a typical longhorn. Its antennae are short and beadlike, unusual for the family. Larvae develop in dead pine roots and stumps.
Did You Know?
Its short antennae and cylindrical shape are so unlike a typical longhorn that it was once placed in its own family.