Pinacate Beetle vs Six-spined Engraver Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pinacate Beetle | Six-spined Engraver Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eleodes armata | Ips calligraphus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 3.5–6.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Pinacate Beetle
A shiny black desert beetle with spine-like projections on its legs. It performs a distinctive headstand when threatened.
Did You Know?
Its defensive headstand pose is so well known that it inspired the Aztec name 'pinacatl' meaning black beetle.
Six-spined Engraver Beetle
A pine-infesting bark beetle found across eastern North America. It is named for the six spine-like teeth on its rear wing covers.
Did You Know?
Males excavate a nuptial chamber under the bark where they mate with up to four females.