Lateral Longhorn Beetle vs California Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lateral Longhorn Beetle | California Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera lateralis | Oligotoma moestum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lateral Longhorn Beetle
A medium-sized longhorn beetle with dark elytra marked by pale lateral stripes along the sides. It has the characteristically long antennae of the cerambycid family.
Did You Know?
Like many longhorn beetles, the larvae can take several years to develop inside wood before emerging as adults.
California Web Spinner
A small introduced web spinner now established in California and other warm parts of the United States. It is commonly found in gardens and around buildings.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to the Americas and is now one of the few web spinners most North Americans ever encounter.