Ambrosia beetles belong to the subfamily Platypodinae and the family Curculionidae within the order Coleoptera. They are a diverse group of beetles comprising over 3,500 species distributed worldwide.
Ambrosia Beetles
Exotic ambrosia beetles are costly pests of ornamental and fruit trees nationwide—from front-yard plantings of Japanese maple and oak to commercially grown orchards of cherry, peach, plum and even avocado.