Macrosoma tipulata vs Emerald Ash Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macrosoma tipulata | Emerald Ash Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosoma tipulata | Agrilus planipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hedylidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Asia, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Macrosoma tipulata
Slender moth-butterfly with elongated brown-gray wings and long legs. Nocturnal and rarely encountered, attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Like other hedylids, it can detect bat echolocation and perform evasive aerial maneuvers.
Emerald Ash Borer
One of the most destructive invasive insects in North America. Native to Asia, it has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its detection in Michigan in 2002.
Did You Know?
The emerald ash borer has killed over 100 million ash trees in North America — the economic damage exceeds $10 billion and threatens to eliminate an entire tree genus.