Texas Cave Silverfish vs Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Texas Cave Silverfish | Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Texoreddellia texensis | Tarphius rufonodulosus |
| Order | Zygentoma | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 0.3-0.5 cm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Portugal |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
Texas Cave Silverfish
A troglobitic silverfish endemic to limestone caves in central Texas. It has no eyes and a pale, elongated body.
Did You Know?
The genus Texoreddellia includes several species spread across 160,000 square kilometers of Texas caves.
Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira
A small flattened beetle endemic to the laurel forests of Madeira. It lives under the bark of dead Laurus and Ocotea trees.
Did You Know?
Madeira's laurel forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbor dozens of unique beetle species.