Desert Longhorn Beetle vs Asparagus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Longhorn Beetle | Asparagus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crossidius hirtipes | Crioceris asparagi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Desert Longhorn Beetle
A hairy, brightly marked longhorn beetle of the American Southwest. Adults visit desert wildflowers for pollen and nectar.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take up to three years to develop inside the roots of rabbitbrush plants.
Asparagus Beetle
A colorful blue-black beetle with cream spots and a red thorax that feeds exclusively on asparagus. Both adults and larvae can defoliate asparagus plants.
Did You Know?
A tiny parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus asparagi, lays its eggs inside asparagus beetle eggs to control populations naturally.