What does the redbay ambrosia beetle look like?
The redbay ambrosia beetle is a very small, elongated, cylindrical beetle about 2 mm (1/16th inch) in length. It is similar in appearance to several other ambrosia beetle species (both native and exotic) that are already found in the southeastern US. The combination of its black color, nearly smooth (glabrous) upper surface, and the shape of its wing covers (an abrupt apical declivity) helps to distinguish it from other species, but positive identification will require examination by a specialist. See also the Insect Vector page.
