Giant Brazilian Longhorn vs Horntail Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Brazilian Longhorn | Horntail Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Derobrachus geminatus | Urocerus gigas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Brazilian Longhorn
A very large longhorn beetle with powerful mandibles and long, segmented antennae. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, sculptured texture. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Larvae bore into the roots of large trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae can spend up to five years developing inside tree roots before emerging as adults that live only a few weeks.
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.