Horned Passalus vs Desert Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Passalus | Desert Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontotaenius disjunctus | Crossidius hirtipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Passalidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horned Passalus
A large, shiny black beetle with a small horn on its head, found in rotting logs. It lives in family groups where adults and larvae communicate by stridulation.
Did You Know?
Adults chew wood into pulp and feed it to their larvae, one of the few beetles to show true parental care.
Desert Longhorn Beetle
A hairy, brightly marked longhorn beetle of the American Southwest. Adults visit desert wildflowers for pollen and nectar.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take up to three years to develop inside the roots of rabbitbrush plants.