Red-tipped Flower Beetle vs Raspberry Cane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tipped Flower Beetle | Raspberry Cane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malachius bipustulatus | Oberea bimaculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melyridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America (United States, Canada) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.
Raspberry Cane Borer
A slender black longhorn with two prominent yellow spots on the pronotum, found across North America. It is a significant pest of cultivated raspberries and blackberries. Females girdle canes with two rings of punctures before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
The double girdle cut by the female causes the cane tip to wilt, creating optimal moisture conditions for the egg to hatch.