Neotropical Tiger Longhorn vs Cottonwood Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Tiger Longhorn | Cottonwood Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacyllene acuta | Plectrodera scalator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-22 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia | Central and eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Tiger Longhorn
A wasp-mimicking cerambycid from South America with bold yellow chevron markings on a black body. It breeds in dead branches of leguminous trees. Adults are diurnal flower visitors with quick, jerky movements.
Did You Know?
The yellow-and-black banding closely mimics aggressive neotropical wasps, providing effective protection from predators.
Cottonwood Borer
A large longhorn beetle with bold black and white patterning and long antennae. Its larvae bore into the roots and lower trunks of cottonwood and willow trees.
Did You Know?
When handled, it produces a loud squeaking sound by rubbing parts of its thorax together.