Speckled Longhorn vs Italian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Longhorn | Italian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachytodes cerambyciformis | Subilla confinis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe, Mediterranean region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Longhorn
A small yellow longhorn beetle with variable black spots and markings. It is a frequent visitor to hogweed and other umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is remarkably variable in its spot pattern with no two individuals looking exactly alike.
Italian Snakefly
A Mediterranean snakefly found in warm woodlands of southern Europe. It is associated with pine and oak forests where larvae develop under loose bark.
Did You Know?
Mediterranean snakeflies are adapted to warmer climates than most of their relatives and can tolerate drier conditions.