Deer Fly (Chrysops) vs New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Deer Fly (Chrysops) | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops silacea | Agrianome fairmairei |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa, Congo Basin | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Deer Fly (Chrysops)
A medium-sized fly with striking patterned wings and bright green eyes. It is the primary vector of Loa loa, the African eyeworm, in the rainforests of West and Central Africa. It bites during the day, especially around the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
The Loa loa worm it transmits can sometimes be seen migrating across the white of the eye, earning it the name 'African eyeworm'.
New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle endemic to New Caledonia, where its larvae develop in dead and decaying wood of native trees. It is one of the largest beetles in the Pacific Islands. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this beetle are considered a delicacy by the Kanak people of New Caledonia, who harvest them from rotting logs.