Giant Brazilian Longhorn vs Wallace's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Brazilian Longhorn | Wallace's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Derobrachus geminatus | Batocera wallacei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina) | Indonesia, New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Wallace's Longhorn
A large longhorn beetle named after the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Mottled brown and cream coloring provides excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection.