Large Bloody-nosed Beetle vs Great Spruce Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Bloody-nosed Beetle | Great Spruce Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha goettingensis | Dendroctonus micans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 6–9 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
A somewhat smaller relative of Timarcha tenebricosa, with a similarly rounded, convex, black body and fused wing cases. It shares the characteristic reflex bleeding behavior of its genus.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely flightless because their hind wings have been completely reduced and their elytra are fused together.
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.