Lateral Longhorn Beetle vs Western Cedar Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lateral Longhorn Beetle | Western Cedar Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera lateralis | Trachykele blondeli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Western Cedar Borer
A large, dark metallic jewel beetle that develops in western red cedar. Larvae create distinctive oval exit holes in timber.
Did You Know?
Their development can take over a decade in dry seasoned wood, making them among the slowest-developing beetles.