Lateral Longhorn Beetle vs Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lateral Longhorn Beetle | Redbay Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera lateralis | Xyleborus glabratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 1.8–2.4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeastern United States, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lateral Longhorn Beetle
A medium-sized longhorn beetle with dark elytra marked by pale lateral stripes along the sides. It has the characteristically long antennae of the cerambycid family.
Did You Know?
Like many longhorn beetles, the larvae can take several years to develop inside wood before emerging as adults.
Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
An invasive beetle from Southeast Asia that vectors laurel wilt disease in the Americas. It bores into healthy trees of the laurel family.
Did You Know?
It has devastated redbay tree populations across the southeastern US and now threatens the avocado industry.