Granulate Ambrosia Beetle vs Powderpost Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Granulate Ambrosia Beetle | Powderpost Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylosandrus crassiusculus | Lyctus brunneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, spreading northward | Worldwide |
| 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.
Powderpost Beetle
A small, slender reddish-brown beetle that reduces hardwood timber to fine powder. It is a significant pest of furniture and flooring.
Did You Know?
Infested wood can be completely hollowed out while the exterior appears perfectly intact.