Larder Beetle vs Black-striped Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larder Beetle | Black-striped Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dermestes lardarius | Stenurella melanura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Larder Beetle
A dark brown beetle with a pale band across its elytra, commonly found in stored food products. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use its presence on remains to help estimate time of death.
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.