Giant Amazonian Longhorn vs Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Amazonian Longhorn | Hemlock Woolly Adelgid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrodontia cervicornis | Adelges tsugae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Adelgidae |
| Size | 100-170 mm | 0.8-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, French Guiana | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
A devastating invasive pest of eastern hemlock in North America, originally from East Asia. It feeds at the base of needles, killing branches and eventually the tree.
Did You Know?
It has killed millions of hemlocks from Georgia to Maine since its detection in the 1950s.