Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer vs Striped Cucumber Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer | Striped Cucumber Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus princeps | Acalymma vittatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 14-23mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Striped Cucumber Beetle
A yellow beetle with three black stripes that specializes on cucurbit crops. It is a major vector of bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to cucurbitacin, a bitter compound in wild cucurbits, which they use to find host plants.