Jewel Longhorn Beetle vs Caucasus Ground Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Jewel Longhorn Beetle Caucasus Ground Beetle
Scientific Name Sternotomis bohemani Carabus caucasicus
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Cerambycidae Carabidae
Size 25-35 mm 35-55 mm
Habitat Forests Mountains
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Africa Caucasus region (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia)
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Jewel Longhorn Beetle

A strikingly patterned longhorn beetle with green and black markings.

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Did You Know?

Its bold coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles in its range.

Caucasus Ground Beetle

A large, robust ground beetle from the Caucasus Mountains with deeply sculptured black elytra and a massive body. It is one of the heaviest Carabus species in the world.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the largest ground beetles in the Palearctic region, with some specimens exceeding 50 mm, rivaling tropical species in size.