Southern Pine Beetle vs Red-legged Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Pine Beetle | Red-legged Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus frontalis | Lathrobium brunnipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to Virginia | Europe, Western Siberia |
| 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.
Red-legged Rove Beetle
A slender, elongate paederine rove beetle with brown legs and a parallel-sided body. It is a soil-dwelling predator common in wet habitats across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
Several Lathrobium species have extremely restricted ranges, with some known from single cave systems or mountaintops, making the genus important for conservation biology.