Dermestid Beetle vs Reunion Flightless Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dermestid Beetle | Reunion Flightless Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dermestes maculatus | Cratopus ovalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-10mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Reunion Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Dermestid Beetle
A small dark beetle with white undersides used by museums and taxidermists to clean skeletons. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Natural history museums keep colonies of these beetles specifically to clean flesh from bones for skeletal displays.
Reunion Flightless Weevil
A flightless weevil with fused elytra endemic to the island of Reunion. Its inability to fly has made it vulnerable to habitat fragmentation.
Did You Know?
Flightlessness evolved independently in many island beetle lineages as an adaptation to windy conditions.