Emerald Ash Borer vs Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Ash Borer | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus planipennis | Polybothris quadricollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive) | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Ash Borer
One of the most destructive invasive insects in North America. Native to Asia, it has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its detection in Michigan in 2002.
Did You Know?
The emerald ash borer has killed over 100 million ash trees in North America — the economic damage exceeds $10 billion and threatens to eliminate an entire tree genus.
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.