Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer vs Iris Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer | Iris Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus princeps | Aphthona nonstriata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 14-23mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.
Iris Flea Beetle
A small blue-green flea beetle associated with yellow iris in wetland habitats. Larvae feed on iris roots underwater. A specialized member of the wetland beetle community.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive submerged among iris roots, extracting oxygen from the waterlogged plant tissue.