Lateral Longhorn Beetle vs Iberian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lateral Longhorn Beetle | Iberian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera lateralis | Harraphidia laufferi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Spain, Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Lateral Longhorn Beetle
A medium-sized longhorn beetle with dark elytra marked by pale lateral stripes along the sides. It has the characteristically long antennae of the cerambycid family.
Did You Know?
Like many longhorn beetles, the larvae can take several years to develop inside wood before emerging as adults.
Iberian Snakefly
A snakefly endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, found in cork oak and pine woodlands. It is one of several snakefly species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
The Iberian Peninsula is a hotspot for snakefly diversity, hosting more species per area than almost anywhere else.