Big-headed Tiger Beetle vs Madeira Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-headed Tiger Beetle | Madeira Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacephala virginica | Leptura aurulenta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 15-26 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Mediterranean Europe, Atlantic France, Macaronesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-headed Tiger Beetle
A nocturnal tiger beetle with a disproportionately large head and long curved mandibles. It is dark brown to black and hunts on sandy riverbanks after dark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles that hunt by day, this species is strictly nocturnal and is attracted to artificial lights near sandy habitats.
Madeira Longhorn
A large flower longhorn with rusty-orange elytra and a black head and pronotum. Found in forests around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe. Larvae develop over 3-5 years in dead wood of oaks and chestnuts.
Did You Know?
This species has been found on Madeira Island, giving rise to its common name, though it occurs widely across southern Europe.