Golden-haired Longhorn vs Hagen's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-haired Longhorn | Hagen's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oberea linearis | Oligotoma humbertiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 8.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hagen's Web Spinner
A common web spinner of South and Southeast Asia found under bark and in soil crevices. It reproduces by parthenogenesis in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, with males being extremely rare or absent.