Black-striped Longhorn vs Ponderous Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Ponderous Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Trichocnemis spiculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western United States, British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ponderous Borer
One of the largest cerambycids in North America, this prionine breeds in the roots and lower trunks of dead ponderosa pines. Adults are dark brown with a somewhat rough body surface. They are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Larval development can take up to six years in dry dead wood, one of the longest development times for any beetle.