Douglas-fir Beetle vs Tropical Ant-loving Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Douglas-fir Beetle | Tropical Ant-loving Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus pseudotsugae | Ecitophya simulans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Tropical Ant-loving Rove Beetle
A myrmecophilous rove beetle from Central America that lives with Eciton army ants. Its body closely resembles the shape and color of its host ants.
Did You Know?
It can switch between different army ant species, adapting its chemical profile to match each new host colony.