Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle vs Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle | Malaysian Trilobite Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Akis spinosa | Platerodrilus ruficollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 40-80 mm females, 8-10 mm males |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malta, Mediterranean Islands | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle
A spiny darkling beetle found on Malta and other Mediterranean islands. It has prominent ridges and spines along its elytra.
Did You Know?
Its spiny armor and habit of playing dead make it unappealing to most predators.
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.