Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle vs White Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle | White Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleochara bilineata | Pissodes strobi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle
A small, dark rove beetle whose larvae are parasitoids of cabbage root fly pupae. Adults are also active predators of fly eggs and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles with parasitoid larvae, which develop inside and consume fly pupae from within.
White Pine Weevil
A small, mottled brown weevil that attacks the leading shoots of spruce and pine trees. Damage causes trees to grow crooked, devaluing timber.
Did You Know?
By killing only the topmost leader shoot, it forces the tree to develop multiple competing tops, producing a characteristically forked trunk.