Golden-haired Longhorn vs Black Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-haired Longhorn | Black Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oberea linearis | Nicrophorus humator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 18-26mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-haired Longhorn
A slender, cylindrical lamiin covered in fine golden pubescence with a black head. Found across Europe and into Central Asia, it breeds in living hazel branches. Larvae girdle branches from the inside, causing distinctive die-back.
Did You Know?
Infested hazel branches develop a characteristic wilted tip that droops downward, betraying the larva's presence inside.
Black Burying Beetle
A large all-black burying beetle with orange-tipped antennae. It buries animal carcasses for its larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest burying beetles in Europe and can inter a mouse-sized carcass in just a few hours.