Longhorn Harlequin Beetle vs Mango Stem Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Harlequin Beetle | Mango Stem Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aristobia approximator | Batocera rubus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam) | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| 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.
Mango Stem Borer
A large greyish-brown longhorn beetle that is a major pest of mango trees in South and Southeast Asia. Adults have robust bodies with scattered pale spots on the elytra. Larvae bore large galleries in the heartwood of living mango trees.
Did You Know?
Infested mango trees exude large quantities of sawdust-like frass from bore holes, signaling the beetle's presence.