Giant Jawed Longhorn vs Flat Oak Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Jawed Longhorn | Flat Oak Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrodontia dejeanii | Smodicum cucujiforme |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 50-85 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Jawed Longhorn
A large prionine with impressive curved mandibles from the tropical forests of South America. While smaller than the famous M. cervicornis, it is still a formidable insect. Males use their enlarged mandibles in combat over females.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of males can account for nearly a third of total body length and are used like antlers in combat.
Flat Oak Borer
An unusually flat, reddish-brown cerambycid that breeds under the bark of dead oaks in North America. Its flattened body allows it to navigate the tight spaces between bark and sapwood. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat that it was originally described as a member of Cucujidae, the flat bark beetle family.