Pitted Ambrosia Beetle vs Hairy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle | Hairy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cnesinus strigicollis | Creophilus maxillosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3mm | 12-23 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, Europe, 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.
Hairy Rove Beetle
A stocky rove beetle with distinctive patches of golden-grey hair on its elytra. It is commonly found on carrion where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use this beetle's presence on corpses to help estimate time of death.