Fluted Cape Stag Beetle vs Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fluted Cape Stag Beetle | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colophon primosi | Ceroplesis militaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Fluted Cape Stag Beetle
A small, flightless, dark brown stag beetle restricted to a single mountain in the Cape region of South Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles with a single inner tooth. It is threatened by illegal collecting and climate change.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting of Colophon species for the lucrative insect trade has led to CITES protection for the entire genus.
Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with striking black and yellow banding on its elytra. Its antennae are longer than its body in males. Larvae bore into hardwood trees and can take several years to develop.
Did You Know?
The larvae create audible tunneling sounds inside trees that can be heard by pressing an ear against the trunk.