Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Cedar Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle | Cedar Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena pumila | Sandalus niger |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Rhipiceridae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 15-24 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle found on composite flowers in summer. Larvae develop in plant stems. One of the smallest and most frequently encountered mordellid species.
Did You Know?
So small that it can hide inside individual florets of composite flower heads.
Cedar Beetle
A parasitoid beetle whose larvae feed on cicada nymphs underground.
Did You Know?
Adults have no functional mouthparts and live only long enough to mate.