Cottonwood Borer vs Speckled Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cottonwood Borer | Speckled Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plectrodera scalator | Pachytodes cerambyciformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 7-12mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and eastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cottonwood Borer
A large longhorn beetle with bold black and white patterning and long antennae. Its larvae bore into the roots and lower trunks of cottonwood and willow trees.
Did You Know?
When handled, it produces a loud squeaking sound by rubbing parts of its thorax together.
Speckled Longhorn
A small yellow longhorn beetle with variable black spots and markings. It is a frequent visitor to hogweed and other umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is remarkably variable in its spot pattern with no two individuals looking exactly alike.