Berger's Flat-face vs Margined Leatherwing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Berger's Flat-face Margined Leatherwing
Scientific Name Anoplophora beryllina Chauliognathus marginatus
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Cerambycidae Cantharidae
Size 25-38 mm 9-12 mm
Habitat Forests Underground
Diet Wood Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Southern China (Yunnan, Guizhou) Eastern North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Berger's Flat-face

A stunning metallic blue-green longhorn found in the subtropical forests of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in China. Its vibrant color makes it sought after by collectors. Larvae bore into Alnus and Betula branches.

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Did You Know?

The species name beryllina refers to the beryl gemstone, alluding to its blue-green metallic sheen.

Margined Leatherwing

An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.

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Did You Know?

Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.