Pine Weevil vs Large Elm Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Weevil | Large Elm Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylobius abietis | Scolytus scolytus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3.5–6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.
Large Elm Bark Beetle
The principal vector of Dutch elm disease in Europe. Adults feed in twig crotches of healthy elms, transmitting the deadly fungus.
Did You Know?
It was responsible for the near-total loss of mature English elms across the United Kingdom in the 1970s.