Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle vs Elm Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle | Elm Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blackburnia hawaiiensis | Scolytus multistriatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Big Island) | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle
An endemic Hawaiian ground beetle found in montane forests on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a nocturnal predator that hunts among leaf litter and under bark. The genus Blackburnia is endemic to Hawaii and represents one of the most spectacular insect radiations in the islands.
Did You Know?
The genus Blackburnia has diversified into over 130 species across the Hawaiian Islands, all evolved from a single colonizing ancestor.
Elm Bark Beetle
A small bark beetle that is the primary vector of Dutch elm disease in North America. It creates distinctive brood galleries under elm bark.
Did You Know?
It spreads the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, which has wiped out millions of elm trees worldwide.