Spotted Longhorn Beetle vs Pecan Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Longhorn Beetle | Pecan Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptura quadrifasciata | Curculio caryae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern and Southern United States |
| 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.
Pecan Weevil
A brown weevil with a long snout that is a significant pest of pecan and hickory trees. Larvae develop inside the nuts over several weeks.
Did You Know?
Its larvae remain underground in a resting state for up to three years before finally pupating.