Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle vs Red-legged Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle | Red-legged Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xixuthrus terribilis | Lathrobium brunnipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) | Europe, Western Siberia |
| 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.
Red-legged Rove Beetle
A slender, elongate paederine rove beetle with brown legs and a parallel-sided body. It is a soil-dwelling predator common in wet habitats across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
Several Lathrobium species have extremely restricted ranges, with some known from single cave systems or mountaintops, making the genus important for conservation biology.