Spotted Longhorn Beetle vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Longhorn Beetle | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptura quadrifasciata | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Longhorn Beetle
A black and yellow banded longhorn beetle with a tapered body and long antennae. It visits flowers in sunlit woodland clearings.
Did You Know?
The larvae take up to three years to develop inside decaying birch and oak wood before emerging as adults.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.