Oak Pinhole Borer vs Namib Tenebrionid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Namib Tenebrionid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Onymacris plana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Namib Tenebrionid Beetle
A fast-running diurnal beetle of the Namib sand sea. It is one of the few desert insects active during peak midday heat.
Did You Know?
It can tolerate body temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, among the highest for any insect.