Andean Caterpillar Hunter vs Figueroa's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Andean Caterpillar Hunter | Figueroa's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma abbreviatum | Taeniotes scalaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Andes, Southern South America | Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Andean Caterpillar Hunter
A South American caterpillar hunter beetle found in highland regions. It has dark bronze elytra and preys on armyworm caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It has been observed hunting in large numbers during armyworm outbreaks in Argentine crops.
Figueroa's Longhorn
A large Neotropical lamiin with ladder-like dark markings on pale brownish-grey elytra. Found in lowland tropical forests from Mexico to Brazil. Larvae bore into trunks of various tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
The ladder-like markings on its elytra are remarkably consistent across its enormous geographic range.