Diamondback Eumolpid vs Giant Brazilian Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamondback Eumolpid | Giant Brazilian Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaspis brunnea | Derobrachus geminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 60-90 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Diamondback Eumolpid
A small, oblong beetle with a pale brown to yellowish body and rows of punctures on the elytra. Larvae are known as grape colaspis and damage roots of various crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae are most damaging to corn and soybean planted after clover, as populations build up in clover root zones before crop rotation.
Giant Brazilian Longhorn
A very large longhorn beetle with powerful mandibles and long, segmented antennae. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, sculptured texture. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Larvae bore into the roots of large trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae can spend up to five years developing inside tree roots before emerging as adults that live only a few weeks.