Western Banded Glowworm vs Red Turpentine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Banded Glowworm | Red Turpentine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zarhipis integripennis | Dendroctonus valens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phengodidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Western United States | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Western Banded Glowworm
A North American glowworm beetle where the larviform female produces rows of greenish-yellow bioluminescent spots along her body segments. Males are winged with elaborate feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The glowing female looks like a miniature train at night, with paired lateral light organs resembling lit windows on a railcar.
Red Turpentine Beetle
The largest North American Dendroctonus species, it attacks the base of pine trees. It became highly invasive in China after accidental introduction.
Did You Know?
In China, it has killed over 10 million Pinus tabuliformis trees since its arrival in the 1980s.