Redbay Ambrosia Beetle vs Short-Winged Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redbay Ambrosia Beetle | Short-Winged Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyleborus glabratus | Meloe violaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Meloidae |
| Size | 1.8–2.4 mm | 15-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Southeast Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
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.
Short-Winged Blister Beetle
A blue-violet oil beetle found across Europe, often seen walking on paths and open ground in spring. Like other oil beetles, it oozes cantharidin-laced fluid from its joints when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay over 4,000 eggs in a season, but fewer than one percent of larvae survive to adulthood.