Black-striped Longhorn vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.