Giant Amazonian Longhorn vs Asian Giant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Amazonian Longhorn | Asian Giant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrodontia cervicornis | Platydracus sharpi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 100-170 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, French Guiana | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Amazonian Longhorn
One of the longest beetles in the world with enormous serrated mandibles resembling antlers. The elytra feature a marbled brown and cream pattern.
Did You Know?
Its mandibles are so large that they account for nearly half the beetle's total body length.
Asian Giant Rove Beetle
A large, striking rove beetle from East Asia with metallic blue-green coloration and golden pubescence. It is one of the most impressive staphylinids in the Japanese beetle fauna.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this beetle is called 'ao-bane-hanekakushi' (blue-winged hidden-wing beetle) and is one of the few staphylinids recognized by non-entomologists.