Coffee Longhorn vs Subustus Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Longhorn | Subustus Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotrechus quadripes | Toxitiades subustus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Subustus Longhorn Beetle
A dark-bodied longhorn beetle with singed-looking brownish elytra and moderately long antennae. It is endemic to Madagascar and belongs to a genus with limited distribution.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name 'subustus' means slightly burnt, referring to the smoky brown coloration of its wing covers.