Congo Jewel Beetle vs Velvet Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Jewel Beetle | Velvet Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternocera castanea | Trichoferus campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) | Central Asia; invasive in Europe, North America, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Congo Jewel Beetle
A large, brilliantly metallic jewel beetle with copper and green iridescent elytra. Adults are found on trees where they feed on foliage. Larvae are wood borers that develop inside tree roots.
Did You Know?
The iridescent elytra of jewel beetles are used in traditional African and Asian jewelry, as their colors never fade.
Velvet Longhorn
A brownish-grey cerambycid covered in fine velvety pubescence, native to Central Asia but now spreading globally through timber trade. It attacks a wide range of deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are nocturnal fliers.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been intercepted in wood packaging materials on every continent except Antarctica.