Neotropical Rove Beetle vs Emerald Ash Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Rove Beetle | Emerald Ash Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthopygus cognatus | Agrilus planipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central and South America, Brazil to Mexico | Asia, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Rove Beetle
A large, strikingly colored rove beetle with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with black elytra and head. It is one of the most conspicuous staphylinids in the Neotropical region.
Did You Know?
The bright orange and black coloration of this beetle is thought to be aposematic, warning predators of its unpalatable defensive secretions.
Emerald Ash Borer
One of the most destructive invasive insects in North America. Native to Asia, it has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its detection in Michigan in 2002.
Did You Know?
The emerald ash borer has killed over 100 million ash trees in North America — the economic damage exceeds $10 billion and threatens to eliminate an entire tree genus.