Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid vs Common Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid | Common Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus biguttatus | Cerastipsocus venosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Psocidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 4.0-6.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
A slender, dark bronze-green jewel beetle with two white spots on its elytra. It is implicated in acute oak decline in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its D-shaped exit holes in oak bark are a telltale diagnostic sign of its presence.
Common Barklouse
A large winged barklouse found in herds on tree trunks in eastern North America. It has prominent veined wings and feeds on algae and lichens.
Did You Know?
These barklice form conspicuous herds of up to several hundred individuals that march across tree trunks in unison.