Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer vs Primitive Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer | Primitive Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus princeps | Tricholepidion gertschi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Zygentoma |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lepidotrichidae |
| Size | 14-23mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Primitive Silverfish
The most primitive living silverfish, restricted to old-growth forests of northern California. It retains compound eyes and other ancestral features.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the sole surviving member of its family.