Elm Bark Beetle vs Giant Northern Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Bark Beetle | Giant Northern Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus multistriatus | Mastotermes darwiniensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Mastotermitidae |
| Size | 2–3.5 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Elm Bark Beetle
A small bark beetle that is the primary vector of Dutch elm disease in North America. It creates distinctive brood galleries under elm bark.
Did You Know?
It spreads the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, which has wiped out millions of elm trees worldwide.
Giant Northern Termite
The most primitive living termite and the only surviving member of its family. It retains many cockroach-like features including laying eggs in cockroach-like oothecae. It is extremely destructive to timber.
Did You Know?
It is a living fossil, the most primitive termite alive, retaining cockroach-like features that link termites to their ancestors.