Broad-necked Root Borer vs European Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-necked Root Borer | European Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus laticollis | Vespa crabro |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 22-48 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-necked Root Borer
A large dark brown prionine beetle with a notably broad pronotum bearing three sharp lateral teeth on each side. Found in eastern North America, larvae bore into living tree roots and can damage orchards. Adults fly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Females burrow into soil to lay eggs directly on tree roots, a behavior unusual among cerambycids.
European Hornet
The largest European wasp, with a brown and yellow striped body and reddish-brown head and thorax. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is relatively docile for a social wasp.
Did You Know?
European hornets are one of the few wasp species that actively hunt at night, attracted to lights where they capture other insects.