African Fig-tree Longhorn vs Reticulated Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fig-tree Longhorn | Reticulated Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryneta spinator | Tenomerga cinerea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cupedidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) | North America |
| 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.
Reticulated Beetle
A living fossil from one of the most ancient beetle families still extant.
Did You Know?
Its family dates back to the Triassic period over 230 million years ago.