Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid vs Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid | Pleasing Lacewing Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus biguttatus | Zenoa picea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Synchroidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.