Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Huhu Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle | Huhu Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella fasciata | Prionoplus reticularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 25-50 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black beetle with distinctive pale zigzag bands formed by pale pubescence on the elytra. It visits a wide range of flowers in European meadows.
Did You Know?
The genus Mordella contains over 500 described species, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera.
Huhu Beetle
New Zealand's largest endemic beetle, the huhu beetle is a longhorn beetle whose larvae bore into dead and decaying wood. Adults are nocturnal and strongly attracted to lights. The larvae, called huhu grubs, were a traditional food source for Maori.
Did You Know?
Huhu grubs were considered a delicacy by Maori and are said to taste like peanut butter when eaten raw.