Oak Pinhole Borer vs Bamboo Powderpost Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Bamboo Powderpost Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Dinoderus minutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Pantropical |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Bamboo Powderpost Beetle
A pantropical beetle that bores into dried bamboo and other starchy materials. It is a major pest of bamboo products and stored cassava.
Did You Know?
It can completely destroy bamboo furniture and construction materials within a single year.