Longicorn Beetle vs Banded Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longicorn Beetle | Banded Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoracantha semipunctata | Typocerus velutinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm body length | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longicorn Beetle
A brown and cream longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that infests stressed eucalypts. It has become a significant invasive pest of eucalyptus plantations worldwide.
Did You Know?
It has invaded every continent where eucalypts have been planted, including Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Banded Longhorn Beetle
A yellow and brown longhorn beetle commonly found visiting flowers. Larvae develop in rotting hardwood logs.
Did You Know?
Adults are important pollinators of goldenrod and other late-summer wildflowers.