Yellow-Horned Horntail vs Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Horned Horntail | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus flavicornis | Alaus myops |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Yellow-Horned Horntail
A large wood wasp distinguished by its yellow antennae contrasting with a dark metallic blue-black body. Females bore into conifer wood to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Adults often emerge from lumber used in construction, sometimes surprising homeowners years after the wood was milled.
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.