Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle vs Paropsine Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle | Paropsine Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xixuthrus terribilis | Paropsis atomaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Paropsine Leaf Beetle
A moderately large, dome-shaped beetle with pale brown elytra covered with small dark spots. It is one of the most important eucalyptus defoliators in Australian plantation forestry.
Did You Know?
Larvae are gregarious and feed in groups, stripping entire branches of young eucalyptus trees during outbreaks.