Wrinkled Bark Beetle vs Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wrinkled Bark Beetle | Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhysodes sulcatus | Bolitotherus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhysodidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 6-8mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Wrinkled Bark Beetle
An extremely rare and primitive beetle with deep longitudinal grooves on its elytra. Found only in virgin forests.
Did You Know?
One of the rarest beetles in Europe, found only in untouched primeval forests with centuries-old dead wood.
Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
A heavily armored, warty brown beetle that feeds on shelf fungi on dead trees. Males have two prominent horns on the thorax.
Did You Know?
It plays dead so convincingly that it is nearly impossible to distinguish from a piece of bark.