Ivory-Marked Beetle vs Blue Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Marked Beetle | Blue Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eburia quadrigeminata | Sirex juvencus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 12–30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.
Blue Horntail
A metallic blue-black horntail wasp found across the Northern Hemisphere. It breeds in recently dead or dying spruce and fir trees.
Did You Know?
Adults sometimes emerge from milled lumber years later, boring clean round exit holes through flooring or walls.