Spotted Cucumber Beetle vs Black-striped Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Cucumber Beetle | Black-striped Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diabrotica undecimpunctata | Stenurella melanura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.