Longhorn Harlequin Beetle vs Buffalo Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Harlequin Beetle | Buffalo Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aristobia approximator | Haematobia irritans exigua |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam) | Southeast Asia, northern Australia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longhorn Harlequin Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with attractive pale grey elytra marked with dark bands and spots in a harlequin pattern. Antennae are notably long, banded in black and grey.
Did You Know?
It is a significant pest of cacao plantations in Southeast Asia, with larvae tunneling through tree trunks causing branch dieback.
Buffalo Fly
A small blood-feeding fly closely related to the horn fly, found primarily in Southeast Asia and Australia. It is a major pest of cattle and water buffalo, clustering on the animal's back, sides, and belly. Heavy infestations cause skin lesions and reduced milk production.
Did You Know?
Buffalo flies cause annual economic losses exceeding 100 million dollars to the Australian cattle industry.