Black-striped Longhorn vs Winter Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Winter Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Ellychnia corrusca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern 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.
Winter Firefly
A day-active firefly that does not produce light as an adult. It is commonly found on tree trunks during late winter and early spring in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, adults completely lack the ability to produce bioluminescence.