Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer vs Hag Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer | Hag Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus princeps | Phobetron pithecium |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 14-23mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.