Pitted Ambrosia Beetle vs Common Furniture Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle | Common Furniture Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cnesinus strigicollis | Anobium punctatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 2-3mm | 2.7–4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, North America, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. It introduces ambrosia fungi into the wood which it and its larvae eat.
Did You Know?
It is one of many beetle species that practice true agriculture cultivating fungal crops inside tree tunnels for food.
Common Furniture Beetle
The most common cause of woodworm damage in buildings across Europe. Larvae bore through softwood and hardwood for three to five years before emerging.
Did You Know?
The characteristic round exit holes in old furniture are produced by the adults chewing their way out after pupation.