Western Drywood Termite vs Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Drywood Termite | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes minor | Acanthocinus princeps |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-11 mm | 14-23mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, Northern Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.