Coffee Longhorn vs Hildebrand's Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Longhorn | Hildebrand's Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotrechus quadripes | Sternocera hildebrandti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffee Longhorn
A significant pest of arabica coffee in South and Southeast Asia, with zigzag yellow markings on dark brown elytra. Larvae bore into the main stems of coffee bushes, causing branch die-back. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
Infestations can kill entire coffee bushes within a single season, causing up to 30% crop loss in some regions.
Hildebrand's Jewel Beetle
A large, robust jewel beetle with a deep metallic green body covered in fine punctures. It emerges in large numbers after seasonal rains in semi-arid areas.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration is so vivid that dead specimens retain their brilliance for decades, making them prized by collectors.