Northern Flower Longhorn vs Red Poplar Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Flower Longhorn | Red Poplar Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyta lamed | Chrysomela populi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Russia, Siberia, northern Japan | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Flower Longhorn
A robust flower longhorn with black elytra bearing variable yellow-orange markings, found in boreal and montane conifer forests. Larvae develop in roots of spruce and pine. Adults visit flowers in forest clearings during midsummer.
Did You Know?
The species name lamed refers to the Hebrew letter, due to the L-shaped marking on each elytron.
Red Poplar Leaf Beetle
A shiny red-orange beetle with a black head, commonly found on poplar and willow trees. Larvae release a pungent salicylaldehyde when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Larvae convert compounds from willow leaves into a chemical that smells like almonds to deter predators.