Harlequin Flower Beetle vs Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Flower Beetle | Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetis thula | Batocera paroeca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Flower Beetle
A colorful scarab with variable patterns of brown cream and black resembling calico fabric. No two individuals look exactly alike.
Did You Know?
Like rose chafers it flies with its elytra closed using notches at the sides to deploy its flight wings.
Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
A moderately large longhorn from the forests of New Guinea with cryptic bark-like patterning. Males have exceptionally long antennae that exceed twice the body length. It is primarily nocturnal and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Males use their extraordinarily long antennae to detect female pheromones from distances exceeding 100 meters.