Fringed Longhorn vs Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fringed Longhorn | Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonocherus hispidus | Cryptocheilus bicolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fringed Longhorn
A tiny lamiin covered in tufts of erect bristles that give it a shaggy appearance. Found across Europe in hedgerows and woodland edges. Larvae develop in small dead twigs of various broadleaf trees.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm long, it is one of Europe's smallest cerambycids but is surprisingly widespread and common.
Spider Wasp
A large orange and black wasp that hunts huntsman spiders for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It paralyzes spiders many times its own weight and drags them to a burrow.