Giant Brazilian Longhorn vs Long-snouted March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Brazilian Longhorn | Long-snouted March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Derobrachus geminatus | Bibio lanigerus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina) | Europe |
| 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.
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.