Ground Pearl vs Emerald Ash Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ground Pearl | Emerald Ash Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Margarodes vitis | Agrilus planipennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Margarodidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm cyst | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Asia, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ground Pearl
A subterranean scale insect whose encysted nymphs resemble tiny golden pearls.
Did You Know?
The pearl-like cysts have been used as beads in jewelry since ancient times.
Emerald Ash Borer
One of the most destructive invasive insects in North America. Native to Asia, it has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its detection in Michigan in 2002.
Did You Know?
The emerald ash borer has killed over 100 million ash trees in North America — the economic damage exceeds $10 billion and threatens to eliminate an entire tree genus.