Pine Bark Longhorn vs Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Bark Longhorn | Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asemum striatum | Lophyra flexuosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Siberia, Japan | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Bark Longhorn
A flat, dark grey-brown spondylidine beetle with longitudinal ridges on the elytra. Common in conifer forests across the Northern Hemisphere, it breeds under the bark of dead pines. Adults are nocturnal and hide under bark by day.
Did You Know?
Adults occasionally emerge from structural pine timber in buildings, sometimes years after the wood was milled.
Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle
A colorful tiger beetle found across eastern and southern Africa. It displays green, copper, and cream markings on its elytra.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected tiger beetle species across the African continent.