Scarlet Longhorn Beetle vs North American Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Longhorn Beetle | North American Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera coccinea | Tremex columba |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 25–50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Scarlet Longhorn Beetle
A visually striking longhorn beetle with bright red elytra and a dark head and thorax. Its long, curved antennae often exceed the length of its body.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant red coloration is thought to serve as a warning signal, though the beetle is not known to be toxic.
North American Horntail
A large horntail wasp found across eastern North America. It attacks dead and dying hardwood trees such as beech, maple, and elm.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Megarhyssa macrurus uses its extremely long ovipositor to reach horntail larvae deep inside wood.