Western Pine Beetle vs Paroster Subterranean Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Pine Beetle | Paroster Subterranean Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroctonus brevicomis | Paroster macrosturtensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States from British Columbia to Mexico | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Paroster Subterranean Beetle
A blind subterranean diving beetle from groundwater calcretes in the Western Australian arid zone. It is completely depigmented and lacks functional eyes.
Did You Know?
Multiple species of subterranean Paroster have evolved independently in isolated aquifers.