Tanner Beetle vs Australian Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tanner Beetle | Australian Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus coriarius | Metoligotoma reducta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 18-45 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tanner Beetle
A large, robust, dark brown longhorn beetle that flies noisily at dusk. Its powerful larvae bore into the roots of deciduous trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Males produce a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their head when handled.
Australian Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found under eucalyptus bark in eastern Australia. It is endemic to the continent and belongs to a uniquely Australian family.
Did You Know?
Australia has its own endemic family of web spinners found nowhere else on Earth.