Southern Pine Beetle vs Hildebrand's Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Pine Beetle | Hildebrand's Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus frontalis | Neodythemis hildebrandti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Curculionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to Virginia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Hildebrand's Dragonfly
A forest-dwelling dragonfly with a dark metallic body and hyaline wings. Males have distinctive blue pruinescence on the abdomen and thorax.
Did You Know?
This genus is far more diverse on Madagascar than on the African mainland, suggesting an ancient radiation on the island.