August Thorn vs European Spruce Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | August Thorn | European Spruce Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos quercinaria | Tetropium castaneum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 8–18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.
European Spruce Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle native to Europe that bores into spruce trunks. It typically colonizes weakened or recently felled spruce trees.
Did You Know?
It became a regulated quarantine pest after being found attacking healthy spruce in Nova Scotia, Canada.