Cylindrical Bark Hister vs Mountain Pine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Bark Hister | Mountain Pine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teretrius fabricii | Dendroctonus ponderosae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America (introduced) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cylindrical Bark Hister
A tiny, cylindrical hister beetle that lives under bark of dead trees. Its elongated shape allows it to follow bark beetle tunnels.
Did You Know?
It was intentionally introduced to North America from Europe to help control the smaller European elm bark beetle.
Mountain Pine Beetle
A small dark brown bark beetle that bores into pine trees to lay eggs beneath the bark. Massive outbreaks have devastated millions of hectares of North American forests.
Did You Know?
Mountain pine beetles carry blue stain fungi that block water transport in trees, turning the wood a distinctive blue-gray color.