Miles' Longhorn vs Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Miles' Longhorn | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx miles | Neodiprion swainei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 24-48 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Miles' Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn found in old oak forests around the Mediterranean basin, often confused with C. cerdo but distinguished by the sculpture of its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to fermenting fruit bait.
Did You Know?
This species preferentially attacks cork oaks, and its galleries can reduce the commercial value of cork bark.
Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly with strongly pectinate male antennae and sawfly females that are stouter and paler. Larvae are olive green with lighter stripes and feed on jack pine.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks have historically defoliated millions of hectares of jack pine in Quebec, though populations crash when viral diseases sweep through colonies.