Punctured Tiger Beetle vs Golden-haired Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punctured Tiger Beetle | Golden-haired Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela punctulata | Oberea linearis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains | Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Punctured Tiger Beetle
A small dark bronze to greenish tiger beetle with fine punctures on its elytra. It is one of the most adaptable tiger beetles, thriving in urban and disturbed habitats.
Did You Know?
It is commonly found hunting on sun-warmed pavement in parking lots and along city sidewalks.
Golden-haired Longhorn
A slender, cylindrical lamiin covered in fine golden pubescence with a black head. Found across Europe and into Central Asia, it breeds in living hazel branches. Larvae girdle branches from the inside, causing distinctive die-back.
Did You Know?
Infested hazel branches develop a characteristic wilted tip that droops downward, betraying the larva's presence inside.