Mango Stem Borer vs Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Stem Borer | Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rubus | Chrysomela mainensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia | Northern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mango Stem Borer
A large greyish-brown longhorn beetle that is a major pest of mango trees in South and Southeast Asia. Adults have robust bodies with scattered pale spots on the elytra. Larvae bore large galleries in the heartwood of living mango trees.
Did You Know?
Infested mango trees exude large quantities of sawdust-like frass from bore holes, signaling the beetle's presence.
Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle
A convex beetle with metallic dark greenish-black elytra and fine punctation. It is found on alder and willow in boreal forests across northern North America.
Did You Know?
This boreal species has adapted to the short growing season of northern latitudes, completing its entire life cycle during the brief summer months.