Mango Bark Beetle vs Asian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Bark Beetle | Asian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plocaederus ferrugineus | Coptotermes gestroi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 20-32 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh | Southeast Asia, Caribbean, South America, Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mango Bark Beetle
A rusty-brown cerambycid that attacks the bark and cambium of mango trees in South Asia. Adults are strong fliers and are attracted to freshly pruned or damaged trees. Larvae girdle branches by feeding circumferentially under the bark.
Did You Know?
Mango growers paint tree trunks with lime or coal tar to deter this beetle from laying eggs on the bark.
Asian Subterranean Termite
A highly invasive subterranean termite that has spread throughout tropical regions worldwide. They are especially destructive in urban environments and boat timbers.
Did You Know?
They have been transported globally through infested shipping materials and now threaten wooden structures on every tropical continent.