Figueroa's Longhorn vs European Powderpost Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figueroa's Longhorn | European Powderpost Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniotes scalaris | Lyctus linearis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 2.5–5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Brazil | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Figueroa's Longhorn
A large Neotropical lamiin with ladder-like dark markings on pale brownish-grey elytra. Found in lowland tropical forests from Mexico to Brazil. Larvae bore into trunks of various tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
The ladder-like markings on its elytra are remarkably consistent across its enormous geographic range.
European Powderpost Beetle
A common European powderpost beetle that infests dry hardwood. It is a significant pest of stored timber and wooden artifacts.
Did You Know?
Females will only lay eggs in wood with a starch content above 3%, which they test by tasting the surface.