Paroster Subterranean Beetle vs Two-spotted Case-bearer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroster Subterranean Beetle | Two-spotted Case-bearer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paroster macrosturtensis | Cryptocephalus bipunctatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Paroster Subterranean Beetle
A blind subterranean diving beetle from groundwater calcretes in the Western Australian arid zone. It is completely depigmented and lacks functional eyes.
Did You Know?
Multiple species of subterranean Paroster have evolved independently in isolated aquifers.
Two-spotted Case-bearer
A cylindrical beetle with red to orange elytra each bearing a single black spot, and a dark head and pronotum. It feeds on the leaves of various deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The female coats each egg with fecal material before dropping it to the ground, where the larva uses this casing as the foundation for its protective case.