Amazon Flat Ground Beetle vs Velvet Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Flat Ground Beetle | Velvet Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agra eowilsoni | Trichoferus campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Central Asia; invasive in Europe, North America, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
An extremely elongated, ant-like ground beetle from Central American rainforests. Its narrow body and long mandibles make it look unlike any typical ground beetle.
Did You Know?
The genus Agra contains over 500 species of extraordinarily elongated tropical ground beetles, many described from single specimens and likely containing hundreds more undescribed species.
Velvet Longhorn
A brownish-grey cerambycid covered in fine velvety pubescence, native to Central Asia but now spreading globally through timber trade. It attacks a wide range of deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are nocturnal fliers.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been intercepted in wood packaging materials on every continent except Antarctica.