Pitted Ambrosia Beetle vs Pine Sawyer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle | Pine Sawyer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cnesinus strigicollis | Monochamus galloprovincialis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3mm | 15-28 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Pine Sawyer Beetle
A large brown longhorn beetle that breeds in dying or recently dead pine trees. It is a vector of the devastating pine wood nematode.
Did You Know?
It can transmit pinewood nematode, which has destroyed vast pine forests in Portugal.