African Cassava Leaf Beetle vs Atlas Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Cassava Leaf Beetle | Atlas Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesoplatys ochroptera | Macrotoma palmata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Cassava Leaf Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown beetle that is a significant pest of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae feed on young cassava leaves and shoots.
Did You Know?
Cassava leaf beetles can cause severe defoliation of cassava, one of Africa's most important food security crops feeding over 500 million people.
Atlas Longhorn
A large prionine beetle from tropical Africa with palmate (comb-like) antennae in males. The body is dark brown with a robust build. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks of savanna trees.
Did You Know?
The elaborate comb-like antennae of males are thought to detect female pheromones with extreme sensitivity.