Aulacopus Prionine vs Red Milkweed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aulacopus Prionine | Red Milkweed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aulacopus reticulatus | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aulacopus Prionine
A flattened, reddish-brown prionine beetle with strongly reticulated elytra found in tropical Africa. It breeds in large fallen trunks of rainforest trees. Adults are nocturnal and powerful fliers attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The reticulate pattern on the elytra is so regular it appears almost machine-engraved.
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.