Formosa Long-armed Scarab vs Sunda Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Long-armed Scarab | Sunda Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus formosanus | Apriona swainsoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Euchirinae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Taiwan | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Formosa Long-armed Scarab
A rare Taiwanese scarab with elongated forelimbs and a dark chestnut-brown body. It is found only in old-growth mountain forests on the island.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting for the pet trade has made this one of the most threatened beetles in East Asia.
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.