Asian Longhorned Beetle vs Banded Fruit Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Longhorned Beetle | Banded Fruit Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora glabripennis | Phlyctinus callosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive), Europe (invasive) | South Africa (Western Cape) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Longhorned Beetle
An invasive wood-boring beetle from East Asia that attacks healthy hardwood trees. The only eradication method is destroying infested trees entirely — no chemical treatment works.
Did You Know?
The only way to stop this beetle is to cut down and destroy every infested tree plus all susceptible trees within a buffer zone — there is no cure once a tree is infested.
Banded Fruit Weevil
A small greyish-brown weevil with pale transverse bands on the elytra. It is a significant pest of fruit crops and grapevines in the Cape.
Did You Know?
Adults are nocturnal feeders that hide in soil cracks during the day, making them difficult to control.