Celebes Longhorn vs Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Celebes Longhorn | Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera celebiana | Rosalia alpina ssp. |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-58 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | Sardinia, Corsica, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Celebes Longhorn
A large cerambycid endemic to the island of Sulawesi with olive-grey elytra bearing scattered pale spots. It inhabits primary montane forests and is seldom collected. Larvae develop in decaying hardwood trunks.
Did You Know?
This species was first described from specimens collected during the Wallace Line expeditions in the 19th century.
Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
A stunning blue-gray longhorn beetle with black spots found in old beech forests. Mediterranean island populations are genetically distinct.
Did You Know?
Adults produce a rose-scented pheromone, giving the genus its name Rosalia.