Totara Longhorn Beetle vs Winter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Totara Longhorn Beetle | Winter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotoles costatus | Prenolepis imparis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1-2 cm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Totara Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. It breeds in dead wood of native Dracophyllum trees.
Did You Know?
The Chatham Islands have been so heavily deforested that many of their endemic insects are now critically rare.
Winter Ant
A small brown ant unique for being most active during cold months when other ants are dormant. Replete workers store liquid food in distended abdomens for the colony.
Did You Know?
They hold their nuptial flights in late winter or early spring, sometimes walking over snow to mate.