Tunnel Beetle vs Blind Cave Leiodid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunnel Beetle | Blind Cave Leiodid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lymexylon navale | Glacicavicola bathyscioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lymexylidae | Leiodidae |
| Size | 7-16mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Tunnel Beetle
A slender cylindrical beetle whose larvae bore straight tunnels through oak timber. Historically damaged ship timber.
Did You Know?
Was a major pest of oak shipbuilding timber, boring tunnels that weakened the hulls of wooden warships.
Blind Cave Leiodid Beetle
A tiny eyeless beetle found in ice caves of the western United States. It survives in near-freezing temperatures on cave walls.
Did You Know?
It thrives in caves where temperatures hover just above freezing year-round.