Dahlia Longhorn vs Velvet Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dahlia Longhorn | Velvet Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapanthia dahli | Trichoferus campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-22 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia | Central Asia; invasive in Europe, North America, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dahlia Longhorn
A medium-sized longhorn with dense olive-green pubescence and a prominent yellow dorsal stripe on the pronotum. It is widely distributed across Europe and the Near East. Larvae develop inside the stems of umbellifers and composites.
Did You Know?
Larvae create a distinctive plug of frass at the base of the stem before pupating inside a silken cocoon.
Velvet Longhorn
A brownish-grey cerambycid covered in fine velvety pubescence, native to Central Asia but now spreading globally through timber trade. It attacks a wide range of deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are nocturnal fliers.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been intercepted in wood packaging materials on every continent except Antarctica.