Silken Fungus Beetle vs Chinese Rose Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silken Fungus Beetle | Chinese Rose Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophagus lycoperdi | Adoretus sinicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cryptophagidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Hawaii, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Silken Fungus Beetle
A tiny beetle found inside puffball fungi and in moldy grain stores. Covered in fine silky hairs. Part of a poorly-known beetle family that feeds on fungal spores and molds.
Did You Know?
So tiny and hidden inside puffball fungi that it is almost never seen despite being common.
Chinese Rose Beetle
A small nocturnal scarab that is a major agricultural pest in Hawaii. It skeletonizes the leaves of over 250 host plant species.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally introduced to Hawaii around 1891 and has since become one of the islands' most destructive beetle pests.