Golden Metallic Longhorn vs Wallace's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Metallic Longhorn | Wallace's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tmesisternus isabellae | Batocera wallacei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua region) | Indonesia, New Guinea |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Golden Metallic Longhorn
A rare longhorn beetle with striking golden or coppery metallic elytra covered in a fine pubescence. The body is elongated with very long antennae banded in black and gold.
Did You Know?
The metallic coloration changes depending on ambient humidity, appearing more golden in dry conditions and more coppery when wet.
Wallace's Longhorn
A large longhorn beetle named after the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Mottled brown and cream coloring provides excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection.