High-altitude Longhorn Beetle vs Painted Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | High-altitude Longhorn Beetle | Painted Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Evodinus borealis | Plateumaris sericea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Northern Asia, Alps | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
High-altitude Longhorn Beetle
A flower-visiting longhorn beetle of boreal and montane conifer forests. Its larvae develop in decaying conifer wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Adults are important pollinators of alpine wildflowers.
Painted Reed Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle found on aquatic plants, varying from green to blue, copper, or purple. Larvae feed on submerged root systems.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater by tapping into the air channels of aquatic plant roots.