Bronze Birch Borer vs Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Birch Borer | Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus anxius | Agrilus biguttatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 7–12 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.'
Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
A slender, dark bronze-green jewel beetle with two white spots on its elytra. It is implicated in acute oak decline in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its D-shaped exit holes in oak bark are a telltale diagnostic sign of its presence.