Giant Honey Bee vs Graybeal's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Honey Bee | Graybeal's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis dorsata | Anoplophora graafi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 17-20 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Honey Bee
The largest honey bee species, building huge exposed single-comb nests on cliff faces and tall buildings. Colonies can contain up to 100,000 workers.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the colony performs a mesmerizing shimmering defense wave that ripples across the nest surface to deter predators.
Graybeal's Longhorn
A large and stout longhorn beetle from the forests of Sulawesi, with a dark body covered in dense greyish-blue pubescence. The elytra bear scattered pale spots. It is a wood borer of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
Females of this species can lay over 200 eggs during their adult lifespan of several months.