Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle vs Round-necked Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle | Round-necked Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxycheila tristis | Neoclytus acuminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 8-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Eastern North America; invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle
A large, dark brown tiger beetle found in the forests of South America. Unlike most tiger beetles it is partly arboreal, climbing on tree trunks at night.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger beetle species that hunts vertically on tree trunks rather than on the ground.
Round-necked Longhorn
A reddish-brown cerambycid with narrow yellowish crossbands on the elytra, native to eastern North America but now invasive in parts of Europe. It breeds in freshly dead hardwood and is frequently found in stored firewood.
Did You Know?
This beetle has spread to Europe through the timber trade and is now established in parts of Italy and the Balkans.