African Fig-tree Longhorn vs Japanese Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fig-tree Longhorn | Japanese Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryneta spinator | Epicauta gorhami |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| 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.
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.