Flower Longhorn vs Ivory-Marked Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Longhorn | Ivory-Marked Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyta quadrimaculata | Eburia quadrigeminata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flower Longhorn
A robust yellow longhorn beetle with four black spots on its elytra. It is a common visitor to umbelliferous flowers in northern forests.
Did You Know?
Despite being a beetle it is frequently mistaken for a wasp due to its yellow and black patterning.
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.