Toe-winged Beetle vs Ivory-Marked Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toe-winged Beetle | Ivory-Marked Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilodactyla exotica | Eburia quadrigeminata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptilodactylidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toe-winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larvae are aquatic and breathe through anal gills.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to lights at night while larvae remain fully aquatic.
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.