Andean Cerambycid Beetle vs Northern Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Andean Cerambycid Beetle | Northern Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psalidognathus friendii | Simulium venustum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Andean Cerambycid Beetle
A large and impressive longhorn beetle from the high Andes, with a brilliant metallic green, blue, or copper exoskeleton. Males have massively enlarged mandibles used in combat. It inhabits cloud forests and páramo edges at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloring varies from green to blue to copper depending on the angle of light, and different populations show distinct color preferences.
Northern Black Fly
A common biting black fly of northern forests and boreal streams. Larvae form dense colonies on submerged rocks in cold flowing water.
Did You Know?
Females can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by hosts from over 20 meters away.