Western Balsam Bark Beetle vs Zela Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Balsam Bark Beetle | Zela Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryocoetes confusus | Emesis zela |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Riodinidae |
| Size | 3.2–4.5 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico |
| 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.
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.