Lily Beetle vs Douglas-fir Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lily Beetle | Douglas-fir Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilioceris lilii | Dendroctonus pseudotsugae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia; invasive in North America | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lily Beetle
A bright scarlet beetle that is a destructive pest of lilies and fritillaries. Larvae camouflage themselves by covering their bodies with their own excrement.
Did You Know?
When picked up, adults squeak by rubbing body parts together in a behavior called stridulation.
Douglas-fir Beetle
A dark reddish-brown bark beetle that attacks Douglas-fir trees, particularly those weakened by drought or windthrow. It is among the most damaging bark beetles in the Pacific Northwest.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks fallen or stressed trees, but during outbreaks it can kill large numbers of healthy standing trees.