Giant African Longhorn Beetle vs Asian Giant Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant African Longhorn Beetle | Asian Giant Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Petrognatha gigas | Vespa mandarinia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant African Longhorn Beetle
One of Africa's largest longhorn beetles with mottled grey-brown bark-like camouflage. Its antennae can be longer than its body.
Did You Know?
Its superb bark-mimicking pattern makes it nearly invisible when resting on a tree trunk.
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.