Archangel Longitarsus vs Saw-toothed Prionine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Archangel Longitarsus | Saw-toothed Prionine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus ganglbaueri | Dorysthenes buquetii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Archangel Longitarsus
A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.