Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores vs Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores | Malaysian Trilobite Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarphius floresensis | Platerodrilus ruficollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Zopheridae | Lycidae |
| Size | 0.2-0.4 cm | 40-80 mm females, 8-10 mm males |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Portugal | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
A tiny beetle endemic to Flores Island in the Azores. It inhabits decaying wood in remnant laurel forests.
Did You Know?
The Azores archipelago has lost over 95% of its native forest, pushing many endemic beetles toward extinction.
Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
A bizarre beetle whose larviform females retain a flat, segmented larval appearance throughout life, resembling ancient trilobites. Males are small, winged, and conventionally beetle-shaped.
Did You Know?
The flat, armored female looks so unlike a typical beetle that it was originally described as a separate species from the male.