Asian Mulberry Longhorn vs Cromwell Chafer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mulberry Longhorn | Cromwell Chafer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona germari | Prodontria lewisii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, China, Southeast Asia, Japan | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.