Great Spruce Bark Beetle vs Lined June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spruce Bark Beetle | Lined June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus micans | Polyphylla decemlineata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6–9 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Western North America |
| 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.
Lined June Beetle
A large scarab beetle with striking white-striped elytra found in western North America. Males have enormous lamellate antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
When handled, they produce a hissing sound by forcing air through their spiracles.