Variegated Flower Beetle vs Narrow-Necked Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Flower Beetle | Narrow-Necked Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus variabilis | Leptodirus hochenwartii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Leiodidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Caves |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
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.
Narrow-Necked Cave Beetle
The first cave-dwelling animal ever scientifically described, in 1832. Completely eyeless and unpigmented, with an elongated neck-like pronotum adapted to cave life.
Did You Know?
Described in 1832, this was the first troglobite ever known to science — its discovery launched the entire field of cave biology and biospeleology.