Smooth Hister Beetle vs Golden-haired Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smooth Hister Beetle | Golden-haired Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Margarinotus striola | Oberea linearis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smooth Hister Beetle
A compact, highly polished black beetle with fine elytral striations. It is one of the most common dung-dwelling hister beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its almost mirror-like surface is so smooth that dung and debris slide off its body, keeping it permanently clean.
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.