Asian Mulberry Longhorn vs Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mulberry Longhorn | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona germari | Timarcha balearica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, China, Southeast Asia, Japan | Balearic Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Asian Mulberry Longhorn
A large greyish-brown lamiin that attacks mulberry, fig, and other trees across South and Southeast Asia. It is a serious pest in sericulture regions where mulberry is grown for silkworm rearing. Larvae bore deep tunnels in trunks.
Did You Know?
In silk-producing regions of India, mulberry trees must be inspected regularly and infested trunks treated to prevent collapse.
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.