Bronze Birch Borer vs Reunion Flightless Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Birch Borer | Reunion Flightless Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus anxius | Cratopus ovalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 7–12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Reunion Island |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Bronze Birch Borer
A native North American jewel beetle that is the most serious pest of birch trees. Larvae create winding galleries beneath the bark.
Did You Know?
Dieback begins in the crown and progresses downward, a pattern birch owners call 'birch dieback syndrome.'
Reunion Flightless Weevil
A flightless weevil with fused elytra endemic to the island of Reunion. Its inability to fly has made it vulnerable to habitat fragmentation.
Did You Know?
Flightlessness evolved independently in many island beetle lineages as an adaptation to windy conditions.