Black-striped Longhorn vs Carpenterworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Carpenterworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Prionoxystus robiniae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cossidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 40–75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.
Carpenterworm Moth
A large North American moth whose larvae bore into the heartwood of oaks, elms, and other hardwoods. It is the most destructive wood-boring moth in eastern forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae create tunnels up to 25 mm wide and take three to four years to complete development.