Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle vs Horntail Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle | Horntail Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis militaris | Urocerus gigas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Horntail Wasp
A large wood wasp that injects symbiotic fungus into trees along with its eggs.
Did You Know?
The injected fungus softens the wood to make it digestible for the larvae.