Douglas-fir Beetle vs Tessellated Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Douglas-fir Beetle | Tessellated Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus pseudotsugae | Liturgusa tessellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico | Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Douglas-fir Beetle
A dark reddish-brown bark beetle that attacks Douglas-fir trees, particularly those weakened by drought or windthrow. It is among the most damaging bark beetles in the Pacific Northwest.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks fallen or stressed trees, but during outbreaks it can kill large numbers of healthy standing trees.
Tessellated Bark Mantis
A bark mantis with a tessellated mosaic-like pattern on its wings from the Amazon basin. The intricate pattern provides superb camouflage on textured bark.
Did You Know?
Its tessellated wing pattern is one of the most complex of any bark mantis species.