Graybeal's Longhorn vs Banded Fruit Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Graybeal's Longhorn | Banded Fruit Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora graafi | Phlyctinus callosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | South Africa (Western Cape) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Banded Fruit Weevil
A small greyish-brown weevil with pale transverse bands on the elytra. It is a significant pest of fruit crops and grapevines in the Cape.
Did You Know?
Adults are nocturnal feeders that hide in soil cracks during the day, making them difficult to control.