Pine Shoot Beetle vs Schaus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Beetle | Schaus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tomicus piniperda | Heraclides aristodemus ponceanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Papilionidae |
| Size | 3.5–5 mm | 83-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Florida Keys, United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Pine Shoot Beetle
A bark beetle that breeds in pine logs and stumps, then feeds inside live pine shoots. It is an invasive pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Adults hollow out the centers of pine shoots, causing them to break off in the wind and litter the forest floor.
Schaus Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with yellow bands and rusty-brown hindwing patches restricted to hardwood hammocks of the Florida Keys. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in the United States.
Did You Know?
After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 nearly wiped out the species, a captive breeding program at the University of Florida saved it from extinction.