Western Cedar Borer vs Pine Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Cedar Borer | Pine Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachykele blondeli | Polyphylla fullo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 25-36mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Western Cedar Borer
A large, dark metallic jewel beetle that develops in western red cedar. Larvae create distinctive oval exit holes in timber.
Did You Know?
Their development can take over a decade in dry seasoned wood, making them among the slowest-developing beetles.
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.