Green June Beetle vs Desert Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green June Beetle | Desert Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis nitida | Crossidius hirtipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Meadows |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.
Desert Longhorn Beetle
A hairy, brightly marked longhorn beetle of the American Southwest. Adults visit desert wildflowers for pollen and nectar.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take up to three years to develop inside the roots of rabbitbrush plants.