Flavolined Longhorn vs Giant African Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flavolined Longhorn | Giant African Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrodontia flavipennis | Petrognatha gigas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 45-75 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flavolined Longhorn
A large prionine beetle with yellowish elytra and dark veined patterns, found in the Amazon basin. It is less well known than its more famous congeners. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks in primary forest.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to mercury vapor lights and are most commonly collected at light traps during the wet season.
Giant African Longhorn Beetle
One of Africa's largest longhorn beetles with mottled grey-brown bark-like camouflage. Its antennae can be longer than its body.
Did You Know?
Its superb bark-mimicking pattern makes it nearly invisible when resting on a tree trunk.