Pitted Ambrosia Beetle vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cnesinus strigicollis | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 2-3mm | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.