Two-spotted Tree Cricket vs Round-necked Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Tree Cricket | Round-necked Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoxabea bipunctata | Neoclytus acuminatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 8-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Eastern North America; invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.
Round-necked Longhorn
A reddish-brown cerambycid with narrow yellowish crossbands on the elytra, native to eastern North America but now invasive in parts of Europe. It breeds in freshly dead hardwood and is frequently found in stored firewood.
Did You Know?
This beetle has spread to Europe through the timber trade and is now established in parts of Italy and the Balkans.