Large Elm Bark Beetle vs North American Hide Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Elm Bark Beetle | North American Hide Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus scolytus | Trox scaber |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Trogidae |
| Size | 3.5–6 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Large Elm Bark Beetle
The principal vector of Dutch elm disease in Europe. Adults feed in twig crotches of healthy elms, transmitting the deadly fungus.
Did You Know?
It was responsible for the near-total loss of mature English elms across the United Kingdom in the 1970s.
North American Hide Beetle
A small, oval, grayish-brown beetle with heavily sculptured elytra covered in rows of bumps and encrusted soil. It specializes in consuming dried keratin-rich animal remains. Found in owl pellets, bird nests, and old carcasses.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use the presence of hide beetles to estimate time since death in very old remains.