Black-striped Longhorn vs Eastern Calligrapher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Eastern Calligrapher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Toxomerus geminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Eastern Calligrapher
A tiny hoverfly with intricate black calligraphic markings on a yellow abdomen. It is one of the most abundant flower flies in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, it is one of the most effective aphid predators in North American gardens.