Large Poplar Longhorn vs Hagen's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Poplar Longhorn | Hagen's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saperda carcharias | Oligotoma humbertiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 8.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Russia, Siberia, China | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Large Poplar Longhorn
A large grey-yellow lamiin covered in dense ochre pubescence, found across Eurasia in poplar-dominated habitats. It is a significant pest of poplar plantations, with larvae boring into the lower trunk. Adults are nocturnal.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations at the base of poplar trunks can cause them to snap in windstorms.
Hagen's Web Spinner
A common web spinner of South and Southeast Asia found under bark and in soil crevices. It reproduces by parthenogenesis in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, with males being extremely rare or absent.