Aulacopus Prionine vs Western Pine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aulacopus Prionine | Western Pine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aulacopus reticulatus | Dendroctonus brevicomis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Western United States from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aulacopus Prionine
A flattened, reddish-brown prionine beetle with strongly reticulated elytra found in tropical Africa. It breeds in large fallen trunks of rainforest trees. Adults are nocturnal and powerful fliers attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The reticulate pattern on the elytra is so regular it appears almost machine-engraved.
Western Pine Beetle
A small dark brown bark beetle that attacks ponderosa pine trees. It is one of the most destructive bark beetles in western forests.
Did You Know?
It uses aggregation pheromones to coordinate mass attacks that can overwhelm a healthy tree's resin defenses.