Black-striped Longhorn vs Smooth Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Smooth Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Margarinotus striola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Smooth Hister Beetle
A compact, highly polished black beetle with fine elytral striations. It is one of the most common dung-dwelling hister beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its almost mirror-like surface is so smooth that dung and debris slide off its body, keeping it permanently clean.