Fig Longhorn vs American Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fig Longhorn | American Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelargoderus bipunctatus | Panorpa nuptialis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Panorpidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fig Longhorn
A large African cerambycid with a yellowish-brown body and two conspicuous dark spots on the pronotum. It breeds in fig trees and other Moraceae in savanna woodlands. Adults are nocturnal and powerful fliers.
Did You Know?
Large emergence holes in fig tree trunks made by this beetle are later used as nesting cavities by small birds.
American Scorpionfly
A large scorpionfly found in the southeastern United States with prominent wing spots. Males engage in elaborate courtship rituals involving nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
This species was key to discovering that nuptial gift-giving in scorpionflies helps males avoid being eaten by females.