Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle vs Highclere Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle | Highclere Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis militaris | Heteronotus trinodosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Highclere Treehopper
A Neotropical treehopper with three distinct knobs on its elongated pronotum. It is an ant-attended species found in lowland tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The three bumps on its pronotum may mimic the appearance of ant-tended scale insects to avoid predation.