Amazonian Bark Beetle vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Bark Beetle | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyleborus ferrugineus | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Pantropical, common throughout South America | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Amazonian Bark Beetle
A tiny cylindrical bark beetle that bores into tropical hardwoods to cultivate fungal gardens. It is one of the most widespread ambrosia beetles in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Females carry fungal spores in special structures called mycangia and inoculate new tunnels to grow food for their larvae.
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.