African Fig-tree Longhorn vs Brown Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fig-tree Longhorn | Brown Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryneta spinator | Serica brunnea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Fig-tree Longhorn
A large, spiny longhorn beetle with gray-brown mottled coloring and prominent lateral thoracic spines. It is a wood-boring species that attacks fig and other tropical trees.
Did You Know?
The female uses her powerful mandibles to create deep oval egg-laying niches in the bark of living trees.
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.