Red Flour Beetle vs Common Sun Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Flour Beetle | Common Sun Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium castaneum | Elaphrus cupreus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Red Flour Beetle
A small, reddish-brown beetle that is one of the most important stored-grain pests worldwide. It is also a key model organism in genetics.
Did You Know?
It was the first beetle to have its entire genome sequenced, advancing insect genomics.
Common Sun Beetle
A small, brilliantly metallic copper-green beetle with distinctive eye-like pits on its elytra. It runs rapidly on wet mud and is a visual hunter of springtails.
Did You Know?
The peculiar mirror-like pits on its elytra are thought to function as light-reflecting structures that may confuse predators or aid in thermoregulation.