Small Hive Beetle vs Glaresid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Hive Beetle | Glaresid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethina tumida | Glaresis inducta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Glaresidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, North America, Australia, Europe | Western North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Small Hive Beetle
A small dark beetle native to sub-Saharan Africa that is a serious pest of honeybee colonies. It has spread to North America, Australia, and parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy an entire honeybee colony by consuming all the stored honey and pollen.
Glaresid Beetle
A tiny, pale brown beetle in the enigmatic family Glaresidae within the Scarabaeoidea. It has a rounded body and short, lamellate antennae. Adults are attracted to lights in desert habitats and their biology remains poorly understood.
Did You Know?
Glaresidae is one of the most mysterious beetle families, with larval biology still unknown for most species.