Feather-horned Beetle vs Black-striped Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feather-horned Beetle | Black-striped Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipicera femorata | Stenurella melanura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhipiceridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feather-horned Beetle
A beetle with spectacular fan-shaped antennae used for detecting pheromones.
Did You Know?
Males have antennae with up to 20 flabellate segments resembling feathers.
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.