Large Elm Bark Beetle vs Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Elm Bark Beetle | Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus scolytus | Rhagio scolopaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 3.5–6 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | 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.
Snipe Fly
A slender, brownish fly with a pointed abdomen and spotted wings that typically perches head-down on tree trunks and fence posts. Adults are ambush predators of smaller insects.
Did You Know?
This fly characteristically rests head-down on vertical surfaces, earning it the folk name "down-looker fly," and lunges at passing prey from this position.