Pleasing Fungus Beetle vs Khapra Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Fungus Beetle | Khapra Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gibbifer californicus | Trogoderma granarium |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South Asia; quarantine pest worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A brightly colored beetle that feeds exclusively on bracket fungi on dead trees. Its warning colors signal chemical defenses to predators.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of dozens of adults sometimes gather on a single large shelf fungus to feed and mate communally.
Khapra Beetle
A small, oval, hairy beetle considered one of the world's most destructive stored-product pests. Larvae can enter dormancy for years.
Did You Know?
It is so destructive that it is on quarantine watchlists in over 60 countries.