Spotted Asparagus Beetle vs North American Hide Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Asparagus Beetle | North American Hide Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris duodecimpunctata | Trox scaber |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Trogidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
A reddish-orange beetle with twelve black spots on its elytra. It is a pest of asparagus, with larvae feeding inside the berries.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative the common asparagus beetle, its larvae feed inside the berries rather than on stems.
North American Hide Beetle
A small, oval, grayish-brown beetle with heavily sculptured elytra covered in rows of bumps and encrusted soil. It specializes in consuming dried keratin-rich animal remains. Found in owl pellets, bird nests, and old carcasses.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use the presence of hide beetles to estimate time since death in very old remains.