Iron Cross Blister Beetle vs Sugarcane Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iron Cross Blister Beetle | Sugarcane Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tegrodera aloga | Dorysthenes granulosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
A striking beetle with bright yellow and black cross-shaped markings on its elytra. It contains cantharidin, a potent blistering agent.
Did You Know?
Swarms occasionally emerge in massive numbers after favorable spring rains in the desert.
Sugarcane Longhorn
A large reddish-brown prionine beetle with granulated elytra, found in South and Southeast Asia. It is an important pest of sugarcane roots. Adults are powerful nocturnal fliers that emerge in large numbers at the onset of the monsoon.
Did You Know?
In parts of India, farmers use pheromone traps to catch thousands of adults before they can lay eggs in sugarcane fields.