Small Hive Beetle vs White-faced Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Hive Beetle | White-faced Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethina tumida | Leucorrhinia dubia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 33-37mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, North America, Australia, Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
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.
White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a distinctive white face and red markings on a dark body. It is a specialist of acidic bog pools with Sphagnum moss. Males hover over pools displaying their white face.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on intact peatland bogs that its presence indicates a healthy, undrained peat ecosystem.