Six-spined Engraver Beetle vs Australian King Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-spined Engraver Beetle | Australian King Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ips calligraphus | Australostylus montanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 3.5–6.5 mm | Body 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Six-spined Engraver Beetle
A pine-infesting bark beetle found across eastern North America. It is named for the six spine-like teeth on its rear wing covers.
Did You Know?
Males excavate a nuptial chamber under the bark where they mate with up to four females.
Australian King Cricket
A large, robust cricket found in the cool mountain forests of southeastern Australia. It is flightless and nocturnal with powerful hind legs.
Did You Know?
King crickets are closely related to New Zealand wetas and share a common Gondwanan ancestor.