Black-striped Longhorn vs Pigeon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Pigeon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Cimex columbarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| 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.
Pigeon Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of pigeons and doves found in nest sites and dovecotes across Europe. It can bite humans in buildings with pigeon infestations.
Did You Know?
Removing pigeon nests from buildings without treating for these bugs often drives them indoors to bite residents.