Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand vs Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand | Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasiorhynchus barbicornis | Cheirotonus parryi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Brentidae | Euchiridae |
| Size | 30-85 mm (including rostrum) | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand
New Zealand's longest beetle, with males reaching over 80 mm in length due to their enormously elongated rostrum (snout). It is found in native forests where larvae develop in dead wood. Males use their long snouts in combat with other males.
Did You Know?
The male's rostrum can be longer than the rest of its body, making it the longest beetle in New Zealand by total length despite its slender build.
Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle
A large, rare beetle with extremely elongated forelegs in males. Named for the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who first described it.
Did You Know?
Males' front legs can be longer than their entire body, used for gripping females during mating.