Four-spotted Flat-face vs Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Flat-face | Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora macularia | Adelges cooleyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Adelgidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.
Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid
A gall-forming adelgid that alternates between spruce and Douglas-fir. Cone-shaped galls on spruce tips are its most recognizable sign.
Did You Know?
The pineapple-shaped galls it forms on spruce tips are often mistaken for small cones.