Oak Pinhole Borer vs Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Tarphius rufonodulosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 0.3-0.5 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira
A small flattened beetle endemic to the laurel forests of Madeira. It lives under the bark of dead Laurus and Ocotea trees.
Did You Know?
Madeira's laurel forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbor dozens of unique beetle species.