North American Horntail vs Eastern Clytus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Horntail | Eastern Clytus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tremex columba | Clytus planifrons |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 25–50 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern United States, southeastern Canada |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
North American Horntail
A large horntail wasp found across eastern North America. It attacks dead and dying hardwood trees such as beech, maple, and elm.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Megarhyssa macrurus uses its extremely long ovipositor to reach horntail larvae deep inside wood.
Eastern Clytus
A wasp-mimicking cerambycid found in the deciduous forests of eastern North America with bold yellow and black banding. It is primarily a dead oak and hickory borer. Adults emerge in midsummer and are strong fliers.
Did You Know?
Multiple Clytus species co-occur in eastern forests but use different wood types, reducing competition.