Madagascan Pill Millipede vs Douglas-fir Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Pill Millipede | Douglas-fir Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zoosphaerium neptunus | Dendroctonus pseudotsugae |
| Order | Sphaerotheriida | Coleoptera |
| Family | Arthrosphaeridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm when curled | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.
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.