Ponderous Borer vs Hyacinth Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderous Borer | Hyacinth Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichocnemis spiculatus | Miathyria marcella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States, British Columbia | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.