Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle | Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena pumila | Hegeter politus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
A darkling beetle endemic to the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is nocturnal and hides under stones during the day.
Did You Know?
St. Helena has over 400 endemic invertebrate species, many of which are found nowhere else.