Spotted Asparagus Beetle vs Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Asparagus Beetle | Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris duodecimpunctata | Xyleborinus saxesenii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
A reddish-orange beetle with twelve black spots on its elytra. It is a pest of asparagus, with larvae feeding inside the berries.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative the common asparagus beetle, its larvae feed inside the berries rather than on stems.
Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny wood-boring beetle that cultivates ambrosia fungi inside tree galleries as food. They live in cooperative family groups where daughters help maintain the fungus garden.
Did You Know?
Daughter beetles delay dispersal to help their mother maintain and protect the fungus garden, a rare form of insect cooperation.