Figueroa's Longhorn vs Plantain Gall Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figueroa's Longhorn | Plantain Gall Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniotes scalaris | Mecinus pyraster |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Brazil | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figueroa's Longhorn
A large Neotropical lamiin with ladder-like dark markings on pale brownish-grey elytra. Found in lowland tropical forests from Mexico to Brazil. Larvae bore into trunks of various tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
The ladder-like markings on its elytra are remarkably consistent across its enormous geographic range.
Plantain Gall Weevil
A small cylindrical weevil that causes stem galls on plantain. Larvae develop inside swollen plant stems. An inconspicuous but very common species.
Did You Know?
Causes distinctive swellings on plantain stems that are easy to find even when the tiny weevil itself is not visible.