Common Flower Bug vs Granulate Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Flower Bug | Granulate Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocoris nemorum | Xylosandrus crassiusculus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthocoridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States, spreading northward |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (invasive) |
Common Flower Bug
A tiny brown bug that is a voracious predator of aphids, mites and psyllids. An important biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size it can consume dozens of aphids per day and is widely used in integrated pest management.
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny reddish-brown ambrosia beetle that bores into a wide range of hardwood trees. It cultivates a symbiotic fungus inside its galleries as food for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles that practices true agriculture by farming fungus gardens inside tree trunks.