African Ebony Longhorn vs Smooth Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Ebony Longhorn | Smooth Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phantasis gigantea | Margarinotus striola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 45-70 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Ebony Longhorn
An impressively large African lamiin with an elongated body and extremely long, spindly legs. It is found in the miombo woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light traps.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long legs can span over 150 mm from tip to tip, giving it a spider-like appearance.
Smooth Hister Beetle
A compact, highly polished black beetle with fine elytral striations. It is one of the most common dung-dwelling hister beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its almost mirror-like surface is so smooth that dung and debris slide off its body, keeping it permanently clean.