Redbay Ambrosia Beetle vs Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redbay Ambrosia Beetle | Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyleborus glabratus | Xyela minor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Xyelidae |
| Size | 1.8–2.4 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Southeast Asia | North America |
| 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.
Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
A tiny sawfly with the characteristic elongated third antennal segment of its ancient family. Adults emerge in early spring to coincide with pine pollen release.
Did You Know?
Xyelid sawflies time their adult emergence precisely to the few weeks when pine male cones are shedding pollen, their larvae's only food source.