Madeira Longhorn vs Ponderous Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeira Longhorn | Ponderous Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptura aurulenta | Trichocnemis spiculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-26 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, Atlantic France, Macaronesia | Western United States, British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madeira Longhorn
A large flower longhorn with rusty-orange elytra and a black head and pronotum. Found in forests around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe. Larvae develop over 3-5 years in dead wood of oaks and chestnuts.
Did You Know?
This species has been found on Madeira Island, giving rise to its common name, though it occurs widely across southern Europe.
Ponderous Borer
One of the largest cerambycids in North America, this prionine breeds in the roots and lower trunks of dead ponderosa pines. Adults are dark brown with a somewhat rough body surface. They are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Larval development can take up to six years in dry dead wood, one of the longest development times for any beetle.