Fig Longhorn vs Three-Lined Potato Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fig Longhorn | Three-Lined Potato Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelargoderus bipunctatus | Lema daturaphila |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | North America |
| 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.
Three-Lined Potato Beetle
A yellow-orange leaf beetle with three black stripes, resembling a smaller Colorado potato beetle. It feeds on tomatillos, ground cherries, and related plants.
Did You Know?
Like cereal leaf beetle larvae, its larvae pile their own excrement on their backs as a defensive shield.