Variegated Flower Beetle vs Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Flower Beetle | Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus variabilis | Sinaphaenops mirabilissimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Caves |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | China |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Variegated Flower Beetle
A dark brown or black beetle with variable yellow-white spots on the elytra. It is extremely rare and tied to ancient hollow trees.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in Britain that it has been found at only a handful of sites in its entire recorded history.
Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
A spectacular cave beetle from southern China with enormously elongated head and appendages. It is one of the most extreme examples of cave adaptation in beetles.
Did You Know?
Its body proportions are among the most extreme of any known beetle.