Twolined Chestnut Borer vs Telephone Pole Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twolined Chestnut Borer | Telephone Pole Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus bilineatus | Micromalthus debilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Micromalthidae |
| Size | 5–12 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Twolined Chestnut Borer
A jewel beetle that attacks stressed oaks and chestnuts in eastern North America. It is named for two pale stripes running along its wing covers.
Did You Know?
Drought-stressed oaks are highly susceptible, and repeated attacks over two to three years can kill large trees.
Telephone Pole Beetle
The sole surviving member of an ancient beetle family dating back 200 million years.
Did You Know?
Larvae can reproduce by paedogenesis, giving live birth while still immature.