Atlas Longhorn vs European Hangingfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Longhorn | European Hangingfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotoma palmata | Bittacus italicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Bittacidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Atlas Longhorn
A large prionine beetle from tropical Africa with palmate (comb-like) antennae in males. The body is dark brown with a robust build. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks of savanna trees.
Did You Know?
The elaborate comb-like antennae of males are thought to detect female pheromones with extreme sensitivity.
European Hangingfly
A delicate predatory insect with long legs that hangs from grass stems and snatches prey with its prehensile hind tarsi. Found in Mediterranean grasslands.
Did You Know?
The prehensile hind tarsi of hangingflies can close like a jackknife, trapping prey in a fraction of a second.