The white beetles belong to the family of scarab beetles. They are known for the unusually bright white scales covering their outer shell.
White Beetles
List of Species Belonging to this Genus
Cyphochilus apicalis
Cyphochilus candidus
Cyphochilus carinchebanus
Cyphochilus costulatus
Cyphochilus crataceus
Cyphochilus cylindricus
Cyphochilus elongatus
Cyphochilus farinosus
Cyphochilus feae
Cyphochilus flavomarginatus
Cyphochilus insulanus
Cyphochilus latus
Cyphochilus manipurensis
Cyphochilus marginalis
Cyphochilus niveosquamosus
Cyphochilus oberthuri
Cyphochilus obscurus
Cyphochilus ochraceus
Cyphochilus peninsularis
Cyphochilus podicalis
Cyphochilus proximus
Cyphochilus pygidialis
Cyphochilus testaceipes
Cyphochilus tonkinensis
Cyphochilus tricolor
Cyphochilus unidentatus
Cyphochilus ventriglaber
Cyphochilus ventritectus
Cyphochilus vestitus
Cyphochilus waterhousei
Physical Description and Identification
Adult
Size: 0.98-1.2 in (2.5-3 cm)
Color: They have a bright white appearance, quite evident from their common name.
Other Characteristic Features: Their white exoskeleton allows for excellent camouflage against their predators. In their native place, they mostly dwell among the white fungi, being nearly indistinguishable from the latter.
White Beetle
Larva
The newly hatched larvae have six legs.
Pupa
After maturing, the larva goes through a pupation phase, and finally hatches into a full-grown adult.
Egg
The females lay eggs close to the soil.
Quick Facts
Lifespan
Not recorded
Distribution
Southeast Asia
Habitat
White fungi
Predators
Not recorded
Seasons active
Not recorded
Hosts
Fungi
Diet of adults
Not recorded
Cyphochilus
Identifying the Damage Caused by Them
These beetles do not cause any identifiable damage.
White Beetle Image
Did You Know
This species’ white scales have served as the inspiration for certain technologies, such as ultra-white paper for cosmetics and coatings, as well as engineering material that efficiently scatters light while also being flexible and switchable.
