Spring Dor Beetle vs Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Dor Beetle | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes vernalis | Acanthocinus princeps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 14-23mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.