Spring Dor Beetle vs Large Elm Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Dor Beetle | Large Elm Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes vernalis | Scolytus scolytus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 3.5–6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Spring Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic blue-green to violet dung beetle active in spring. Unlike other dor beetles, the metallic coloration is visible dorsally. It digs deep burrows provisioned with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, this beetle is actually most active in autumn in many parts of its range.
Large Elm Bark Beetle
The principal vector of Dutch elm disease in Europe. Adults feed in twig crotches of healthy elms, transmitting the deadly fungus.
Did You Know?
It was responsible for the near-total loss of mature English elms across the United Kingdom in the 1970s.