Red Turpentine Beetle vs Alpine Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Turpentine Beetle | Alpine Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus valens | Acerentomon alpestre |
| Order | Coleoptera | Protura |
| Family | Curculionidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 0.7-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Red Turpentine Beetle
The largest North American Dendroctonus species, it attacks the base of pine trees. It became highly invasive in China after accidental introduction.
Did You Know?
In China, it has killed over 10 million Pinus tabuliformis trees since its arrival in the 1980s.
Alpine Acerentomid
A minute proturan found in alpine and subalpine forest soils in the European mountains. It tolerates cold conditions at high elevations.
Did You Know?
This cold-adapted proturan has been collected at elevations above 2,000 meters in the European Alps.