Horntail Wasp vs Two-lined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horntail Wasp | Two-lined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus gigas | Atalantycha bilineata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horntail Wasp
A large wood wasp that injects symbiotic fungus into trees along with its eggs.
Did You Know?
The injected fungus softens the wood to make it digestible for the larvae.
Two-lined Leatherwing
A slender soldier beetle with pale yellowish-brown elytra bearing two faint darker lines. It is an active predator found on flowers and foliage in North American forests during spring.
Did You Know?
Despite their soft bodies and lack of hard wing covers, soldier beetles are fast fliers and active predators.