Great Spruce Bark Beetle vs Lac Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spruce Bark Beetle | Lac Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus micans | Kerria lacca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Kerriidae |
| Size | 6–9 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Great Spruce Bark Beetle
The largest European bark beetle, attacking living spruce trees. Unlike most bark beetles, it does not use aggregation pheromones for mass attack.
Did You Know?
It is biologically controlled by the specialist predatory beetle Rhizophagus grandis, which feeds only on its larvae.
Lac Insect
Produces lac resin — the raw material for shellac, used in wood finishes, food glazing, and pharmaceutical coatings. One of the few insects commercially farmed for a secretion.
Did You Know?
It takes roughly 300,000 lac insects to produce 1 kg of shellac — the coating on your shiny chocolate candy or pharmaceutical pill likely came from these tiny bugs.