Western Pine Beetle vs Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Pine Beetle | Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus brevicomis | Mecynorrhina polyphemus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 40-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States from British Columbia to Mexico | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Western Pine Beetle
A small dark brown bark beetle that attacks ponderosa pine trees. It is one of the most destructive bark beetles in western forests.
Did You Know?
It uses aggregation pheromones to coordinate mass attacks that can overwhelm a healthy tree's resin defenses.
Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
A large African flower beetle with variable coloration from green to brown. Males have a short forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Named after the cyclops Polyphemus due to the single horn on the male's head resembling a central eye.