Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle vs Mountain Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle | Mountain Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis militaris | Coccinella quinquepunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) | Europe, Northern 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.
Mountain Ladybird
A five-spotted ladybird commonly found in alpine meadows and mountain pastures. It is an active predator of aphids on alpine plants.
Did You Know?
Massive aggregations of this species have been observed on mountain summits during migration.