Giant Palm Borer vs Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Palm Borer | Alder Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinapate wrightii | Cimbex americanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 40-52 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Palm Borer
One of the largest bostrichid beetles, with a cylindrical body adapted for boring into palm trunks. Larvae take years to develop.
Did You Know?
Its larval development can take 10 years or more inside a palm trunk before adults emerge.
Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
The largest sawfly in North America, with a robust body up to 25 mm long, clubbed antennae, and smoky brown wings. Body color varies from black to brownish-yellow.
Did You Know?
The large, green larvae can squirt a fluid from lateral glands when disturbed, similar to their European relative Cimbex femoratus.