Log Miner Midge vs Timberman Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Log Miner Midge | Timberman Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenochironomus hilaris | Acanthocinus aedilis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chironomidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 12-20 mm body; antennae up to 100 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Log Miner Midge
A wood-mining chironomid whose larvae bore into submerged decaying logs in streams. Larvae create visible galleries beneath the bark of waterlogged timber.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few insects whose larvae can digest submerged waterlogged wood.
Timberman Beetle
A mottled grey-brown longhorn beetle with antennae up to five times its body length in males. It breeds in recently dead pine trees.
Did You Know?
Males have the longest antennae relative to body size of any European beetle.