Redbay Ambrosia Beetle vs Scarce Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redbay Ambrosia Beetle | Scarce Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyleborus glabratus | Platycerus caraboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Lucanidae |
| Size | 1.8–2.4 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Southeast Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Scarce Stag Beetle
A small metallic blue-black stag beetle with modest mandibles. It develops in red-rotten beech wood.
Did You Know?
Despite being called scarce it is actually fairly common but overlooked due to its small size and dark coloring.