Broad-necked Root Borer vs Hairy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-necked Root Borer | Hairy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus laticollis | Creophilus maxillosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 22-48 mm | 12-23 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America, Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Hairy Rove Beetle
A stocky rove beetle with distinctive patches of golden-grey hair on its elytra. It is commonly found on carrion where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use this beetle's presence on corpses to help estimate time of death.