Banded Alder Borer vs Elongate Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Alder Borer | Elongate Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia funebris | Entomobrya nivalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Entomobryidae |
| Size | 25-38mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Elongate Springtail
A slender, colorful springtail with variable banding patterns found on tree bark. It is one of the most common European entomobryid springtails.
Did You Know?
Despite its species name meaning snowy, this springtail is most commonly found on sun-warmed tree bark rather than snow.