Asian Giant Rove Beetle vs New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Giant Rove Beetle | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus sharpi | Agrianome fairmairei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Asian Giant Rove Beetle
A large, striking rove beetle from East Asia with metallic blue-green coloration and golden pubescence. It is one of the most impressive staphylinids in the Japanese beetle fauna.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this beetle is called 'ao-bane-hanekakushi' (blue-winged hidden-wing beetle) and is one of the few staphylinids recognized by non-entomologists.
New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle endemic to New Caledonia, where its larvae develop in dead and decaying wood of native trees. It is one of the largest beetles in the Pacific Islands. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this beetle are considered a delicacy by the Kanak people of New Caledonia, who harvest them from rotting logs.