Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle vs Great Capricorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle | Great Capricorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xixuthrus terribilis | Cerambyx cerdo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 24-53 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
An extremely large longhorn beetle from Fiji, among the biggest cerambycids in the Pacific. It develops in large fallen and standing dead trees in native tropical forest. Habitat destruction has made it increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
The species name 'terribilis' refers to the fearsome appearance and large mandibles of this beetle, which can give a painful bite.
Great Capricorn Beetle
One of Europe's largest longhorn beetles, with antennae longer than its body. Larvae bore deep galleries into living oak trees over several years.
Did You Know?
Its larval tunnels in ancient oaks can be heard as audible gnawing sounds.