Mountain Pine Beetle vs Grapevine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Pine Beetle | Grapevine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus ponderosae | Pelidnota punctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Pine Beetle
A small dark brown bark beetle that bores into pine trees to lay eggs beneath the bark. Massive outbreaks have devastated millions of hectares of North American forests.
Did You Know?
Mountain pine beetles carry blue stain fungi that block water transport in trees, turning the wood a distinctive blue-gray color.
Grapevine Beetle
A handsome tan-colored scarab with dark spots on its elytra, found in eastern North America. Adults feed on grapevine foliage and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it rarely causes significant damage to commercial grapevines.