Prionine Longhorn Beetle vs Bald-faced Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prionine Longhorn Beetle | Bald-faced Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrianome spinicollis | Dolichovespula maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 30-60 mm body length | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Prionine Longhorn Beetle
One of Australia's largest longhorn beetles with a robust brown body and spiny thorax. Its larvae are known as bardee grubs and were eaten by Aboriginal Australians.
Did You Know?
The large edible larvae were a traditional protein-rich food for Aboriginal peoples.
Bald-faced Hornet
A large black and white social wasp that builds impressive football-sized paper nests in trees and on buildings. Despite its name, it is not a true hornet but a yellowjacket relative.
Did You Know?
Bald-faced hornets can squirt venom from their stinger into the eyes of nest intruders, causing temporary blindness and intense pain.