Iron Cross Blister Beetle vs Titan Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iron Cross Blister Beetle | Titan Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tegrodera aloga | Phoracantha tricuspis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 18-28 mm body length |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
A striking beetle with bright yellow and black cross-shaped markings on its elytra. It contains cantharidin, a potent blistering agent.
Did You Know?
Swarms occasionally emerge in massive numbers after favorable spring rains in the desert.
Titan Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with brown coloring and three-pronged elytral spines at the tips. It attacks drought-stressed eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Like its relative P. semipunctata, it has also spread to eucalyptus plantations on other continents.