Granulate Ambrosia Beetle vs New Caledonian Monarch Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Granulate Ambrosia Beetle | New Caledonian Monarch Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylosandrus crassiusculus | Bactrocera umbrosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, spreading northward | New Caledonia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern (invasive) | Not Evaluated |
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny reddish-brown ambrosia beetle that bores into a wide range of hardwood trees. It cultivates a symbiotic fungus inside its galleries as food for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles that practices true agriculture by farming fungus gardens inside tree trunks.
New Caledonian Monarch Fly
A fruit fly found in New Caledonia and the western Pacific. It is a pest of breadfruit and jackfruit trees.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large leks on fruit trees where they display to attract females.