Pine Sawyer Beetle vs California Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Sawyer Beetle | California Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monochamus galloprovincialis | Oligotoma moestum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 15-28 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Pine Sawyer Beetle
A large brown longhorn beetle that breeds in dying or recently dead pine trees. It is a vector of the devastating pine wood nematode.
Did You Know?
It can transmit pinewood nematode, which has destroyed vast pine forests in Portugal.
California Web Spinner
A small introduced web spinner now established in California and other warm parts of the United States. It is commonly found in gardens and around buildings.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to the Americas and is now one of the few web spinners most North Americans ever encounter.