African Ebony Longhorn vs Stag-jawed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Ebony Longhorn | Stag-jawed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phantasis gigantea | Dorysthenes buqueti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 45-70 mm | 40-70mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Asia |
| 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.
Stag-jawed Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn beetle with massive toothed mandibles in males resembling those of stag beetles. It is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
In Thailand the larvae are roasted and eaten as a popular street food snack.