Black-striped Longhorn vs Australian Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Australian Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Harpobittacus australis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Bittacidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.
Australian Scorpionfly
An Australian hangingfly that suspends itself from vegetation and catches prey with its raptorial hind legs. Males present captured prey to females as nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Female Australian scorpionflies assess nuptial gifts by tasting the prey — if it is nutritionally poor, they reject the male and fly away.