Redbay Ambrosia Beetle vs Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redbay Ambrosia Beetle | Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyleborus glabratus | Lasiorhynchus barbicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Brentidae |
| Size | 1.8–2.4 mm | 30-85 mm (including rostrum) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Southeast Asia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
An invasive beetle from Southeast Asia that vectors laurel wilt disease in the Americas. It bores into healthy trees of the laurel family.
Did You Know?
It has devastated redbay tree populations across the southeastern US and now threatens the avocado industry.
Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand
New Zealand's longest beetle, with males reaching over 80 mm in length due to their enormously elongated rostrum (snout). It is found in native forests where larvae develop in dead wood. Males use their long snouts in combat with other males.
Did You Know?
The male's rostrum can be longer than the rest of its body, making it the longest beetle in New Zealand by total length despite its slender build.