Pine Bark Longhorn vs Log Miner Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Bark Longhorn | Log Miner Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asemum striatum | Stenochironomus hilaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Siberia, Japan | North America |
| 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.
Log Miner Midge
A wood-mining chironomid whose larvae bore into submerged decaying logs in streams. Larvae create visible galleries beneath the bark of waterlogged timber.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few insects whose larvae can digest submerged waterlogged wood.