Lined June Beetle vs Grape Phylloxera
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined June Beetle | Grape Phylloxera |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla decemlineata | Daktulosphaira vitifoliae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phylloxeridae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Worldwide wine-growing regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lined June Beetle
A large scarab beetle with striking white-striped elytra found in western North America. Males have enormous lamellate antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
When handled, they produce a hissing sound by forcing air through their spiracles.
Grape Phylloxera
A tiny aphid-like insect that feeds on grapevine roots, causing galls and eventually killing European grape varieties. It devastated European vineyards in the 19th century.
Did You Know?
The Great French Wine Blight it caused destroyed over 40% of French vineyards, reshaping the global wine industry forever.