Mango Bark Beetle vs Ruddy Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Bark Beetle | Ruddy Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plocaederus ferrugineus | Elipsocus hyalinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elipsocidae |
| Size | 20-32 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ruddy Barklouse
A delicate bark louse with translucent wings found in European forests. It lives on lichens and algae growing on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Its nearly transparent wings make it almost invisible when resting on pale lichen.