Elm Bark Beetle vs New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Bark Beetle | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus multistriatus | Agrianome fairmairei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2–3.5 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
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.
New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle endemic to New Caledonia, where its larvae develop in dead and decaying wood of native trees. It is one of the largest beetles in the Pacific Islands. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this beetle are considered a delicacy by the Kanak people of New Caledonia, who harvest them from rotting logs.