Spruce Beetle vs Splendid Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Beetle | Splendid Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus rufipennis | Gomphidia abbotti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Curculionidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 60-72 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alaska, western Canada, and the Rocky Mountain states | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spruce Beetle
A dark brown to black bark beetle that is the primary killer of mature spruce trees in North America. Outbreaks are triggered by drought, windthrow, or warming temperatures.
Did You Know?
A single outbreak in Alaska during the 1990s killed spruce trees across more than one million acres.
Splendid Clubtail
A large, impressive Asian clubtail with bold yellow and black markings. It inhabits forested rivers in Southeast Asia and is a powerful flier.
Did You Know?
At over 70 mm long, it is one of the largest gomphid dragonflies in Southeast Asia.