Oak Bark Borer vs Barbados Cane Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Bark Borer | Barbados Cane Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus intricatus | Metamasius hemipterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2.5–3.5 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Barbados, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Oak Bark Borer
A small bark beetle that attacks oaks across Europe. It breeds in weakened or recently dead branches and trunks.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Scolytus species that specializes exclusively on oak rather than elm.
Barbados Cane Weevil
A large weevil with variable striped patterns, originally from the Caribbean. It is a significant pest of sugarcane and palms.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally spread worldwide through the tropical plant trade and is now a major palm pest in Florida.