Fungus Weevil vs Titan Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fungus Weevil | Titan Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platyrhinus resinosus | Phoracantha tricuspis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthribidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 18-28 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fungus Weevil
A broad-nosed weevil with mottled brown and white patterning resembling tree bark. It is associated with fungus-infected deadwood.
Did You Know?
Males have antennae nearly as long as their entire body.
Titan Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with brown coloring and three-pronged elytral spines at the tips. It attacks drought-stressed eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Like its relative P. semipunctata, it has also spread to eucalyptus plantations on other continents.