Huhu Beetle vs Neotropical Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Huhu Beetle | Neotropical Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionoplus reticularis | Callipogon relictus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 25-50 mm | 65-110 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Russian Far East, Korean Peninsula, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Huhu Beetle
New Zealand's largest endemic beetle, the huhu beetle is a longhorn beetle whose larvae bore into dead and decaying wood. Adults are nocturnal and strongly attracted to lights. The larvae, called huhu grubs, were a traditional food source for Maori.
Did You Know?
Huhu grubs were considered a delicacy by Maori and are said to taste like peanut butter when eaten raw.
Neotropical Longhorn Beetle
A large relict longhorn beetle with massive toothed mandibles and dark reddish-brown coloring. It is considered a living fossil within its family.
Did You Know?
It is a Tertiary relict species, meaning its closest relatives are found as fossils from millions of years ago.