Western Balsam Bark Beetle vs Dusky Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Balsam Bark Beetle | Dusky Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryocoetes confusus | Agriotes obscurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Elateridae |
| Size | 3.2–4.5 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Western Balsam Bark Beetle
A bark beetle that primarily attacks subalpine fir in western North America. It often colonizes trees already weakened by root disease.
Did You Know?
It produces a pheromone called exo-brevicomin that attracts other beetles to mass-attack weakened trees.
Dusky Click Beetle
A dull dark brown click beetle with dense pubescence and subtle elytral striations. The larvae are significant wireworm pests that attack the roots of cereals, potatoes, and other crops.
Did You Know?
This species is particularly problematic in land recently converted from grassland to arable cultivation.