Southern Pine Beetle vs Igneus Rainbow Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Pine Beetle | Igneus Rainbow Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus frontalis | Phanaeus igneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to Virginia | Southeastern North America |
| 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.
Igneus Rainbow Scarab
A brilliantly metallic green, blue, and red tunneling dung beetle of the southeastern United States. Males have a long, slender horn on the head. It tunnels beneath dung on sandy soils in pine forests.
Did You Know?
The fiery metallic colors that give it the name igneus make it one of the most colorful beetles in North America.