Small Poplar Borer vs Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Poplar Borer | Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saperda populnea | Oedemera nobilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 9-15 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Siberia, Japan, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Poplar Borer
A smaller relative of S. carcharias with yellowish-green pubescence and a row of spots along the elytral suture. It attacks young aspens and poplars, causing characteristic gall-like swellings on branches. Widely distributed across the Holarctic region.
Did You Know?
The gall-like swellings caused by larvae are sometimes mistaken for plant galls caused by wasps or mites.
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A metallic green beetle with splayed elytra that expose the wings. Males have distinctively swollen hind femora.
Did You Know?
Despite being an important pollinator this beetle is often mistaken for a green fly due to its shiny metallic color.