Twolined Chestnut Borer vs Two-spotted Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twolined Chestnut Borer | Two-spotted Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus bilineatus | Neoxabea bipunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 5–12 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern United States |
| 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.
Two-spotted Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.