House Longhorn Beetle vs Three-Lined Potato Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Longhorn Beetle | Three-Lined Potato Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylotrupes bajulus | Lema daturaphila |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8–25 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
House Longhorn Beetle
A serious structural pest of softwood timber in buildings worldwide. Larvae can feed inside roof timbers for up to ten years before emerging.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be heard chewing inside timber, making rasping sounds that are audible through walls.
Three-Lined Potato Beetle
A yellow-orange leaf beetle with three black stripes, resembling a smaller Colorado potato beetle. It feeds on tomatillos, ground cherries, and related plants.
Did You Know?
Like cereal leaf beetle larvae, its larvae pile their own excrement on their backs as a defensive shield.