Flavolined Longhorn vs Raspberry Cane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flavolined Longhorn | Raspberry Cane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrodontia flavipennis | Oberea bimaculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 45-75 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia | North America (United States, Canada) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flavolined Longhorn
A large prionine beetle with yellowish elytra and dark veined patterns, found in the Amazon basin. It is less well known than its more famous congeners. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks in primary forest.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to mercury vapor lights and are most commonly collected at light traps during the wet season.
Raspberry Cane Borer
A slender black longhorn with two prominent yellow spots on the pronotum, found across North America. It is a significant pest of cultivated raspberries and blackberries. Females girdle canes with two rings of punctures before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
The double girdle cut by the female causes the cane tip to wilt, creating optimal moisture conditions for the egg to hatch.