Southern Pine Beetle vs Asian Giant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Pine Beetle | Asian Giant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus frontalis | Platydracus sharpi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to Virginia | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Pine Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that is the most destructive insect pest of southern pine forests. Infestations can kill thousands of trees in a single outbreak.
Did You Know?
Its S-shaped larval galleries beneath the bark are so distinctive they can be used to identify the species.
Asian Giant Rove Beetle
A large, striking rove beetle from East Asia with metallic blue-green coloration and golden pubescence. It is one of the most impressive staphylinids in the Japanese beetle fauna.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this beetle is called 'ao-bane-hanekakushi' (blue-winged hidden-wing beetle) and is one of the few staphylinids recognized by non-entomologists.