Ant Beetle vs Ash Bark Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Beetle | Ash Bark Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thanasimus formicarius | Magdalis armigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cleridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ant Beetle
A brightly colored red and black bark beetle predator that mimics ants. It hunts bark beetles on pine trees.
Did You Know?
An important natural enemy of bark beetles used in integrated pest management of conifer forests.
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.