White Pine Weevil vs Glaresid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Pine Weevil | Glaresid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pissodes strobi | Glaresis inducta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Glaresidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Pine Weevil
A small, mottled brown weevil that attacks the leading shoots of spruce and pine trees. Damage causes trees to grow crooked, devaluing timber.
Did You Know?
By killing only the topmost leader shoot, it forces the tree to develop multiple competing tops, producing a characteristically forked trunk.
Glaresid Beetle
A tiny, pale brown beetle in the enigmatic family Glaresidae within the Scarabaeoidea. It has a rounded body and short, lamellate antennae. Adults are attracted to lights in desert habitats and their biology remains poorly understood.
Did You Know?
Glaresidae is one of the most mysterious beetle families, with larval biology still unknown for most species.