Longhorned Coconut Beetle vs Figwort Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorned Coconut Beetle | Figwort Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Olethrius tyrannus | Cionus scrophulariae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longhorned Coconut Beetle
A large prionine beetle from the Indo-Pacific region that attacks coconut palms and other palms. Adults are dark brown with a broad, flattened body and strong mandibles. Larvae bore into the trunks of living palm trees.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can topple mature coconut palms, causing significant economic losses in Pacific island communities.
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.