Green Longhorn Beetle vs Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Longhorn Beetle | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorobapta frontalis | Tarphius wollastoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm body length | 0.3-0.6 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Green Longhorn Beetle
A bright metallic green longhorn beetle found visiting flowers in spring. Its vivid coloring makes it one of the most attractive Australian cerambycids.
Did You Know?
Its metallic green color helps it blend in among eucalyptus foliage when resting.
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.