Banded Alder Borer vs Central American Glowworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Alder Borer | Central American Glowworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia funebris | Phengodes hidalgoensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 25-38mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Alder Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with bold black and white banding and long banded antennae. It breeds in dead alder and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
It is the North American counterpart of the famous European Rosalia alpina and equally beautiful but less endangered.
Central American Glowworm Beetle
A Mexican glowworm beetle with males possessing large feathery antennae and short elytra. The larviform females produce greenish-yellow bioluminescence from lateral light organs.
Did You Know?
Phengodidae are found only in the New World, from southern Canada to South America, making them a uniquely American family.