Varied Carpet Beetle vs Balsam Fir Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Varied Carpet Beetle | Balsam Fir Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthrenus verbasci | Neodiprion abietis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Varied Carpet Beetle
A tiny, round beetle with mottled white, brown, and yellow scales on its elytra. It is a worldwide pest of natural fiber collections.
Did You Know?
Museum curators consider it one of the greatest threats to insect specimen collections.
Balsam Fir Sawfly
A boreal sawfly whose dark green larvae with lighter stripes feed on balsam fir needles. Periodic outbreaks can cause significant defoliation in fir forests.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of this species often follow those of the spruce budworm, as the already stressed trees are more susceptible to additional defoliation.