Eastern Clytus vs North American Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Clytus | North American Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus planifrons | Tremex columba |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 25–50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, southeastern Canada | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Eastern Clytus
A wasp-mimicking cerambycid found in the deciduous forests of eastern North America with bold yellow and black banding. It is primarily a dead oak and hickory borer. Adults emerge in midsummer and are strong fliers.
Did You Know?
Multiple Clytus species co-occur in eastern forests but use different wood types, reducing competition.
North American Horntail
A large horntail wasp found across eastern North America. It attacks dead and dying hardwood trees such as beech, maple, and elm.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Megarhyssa macrurus uses its extremely long ovipositor to reach horntail larvae deep inside wood.