Cobalt Blue Longhorn vs Saw-toothed Prionine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Blue Longhorn | Saw-toothed Prionine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomyagrus waterhousei | Dorysthenes buquetii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cobalt Blue Longhorn
A vivid metallic blue longhorn beetle native to Australia. It breeds in the wood of wattle trees.
Did You Know?
Its intense blue color makes it highly prized among insect collectors.
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.