Lutzomyia Sand Fly (Whitmani) vs New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lutzomyia Sand Fly (Whitmani) | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lutzomyia whitmani | Agrianome fairmairei |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psychodidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, South America | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Lutzomyia Sand Fly (Whitmani)
A small sandfly that is the major vector of Leishmania braziliensis, which causes mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil. It bites at the forest edge and in peridomestic environments. The disease it transmits can cause devastating destruction of nasal and oral mucosa.
Did You Know?
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis transmitted by this fly can destroy the nose and palate, and was depicted in pre-Columbian pottery from Peru.
New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle endemic to New Caledonia, where its larvae develop in dead and decaying wood of native trees. It is one of the largest beetles in the Pacific Islands. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this beetle are considered a delicacy by the Kanak people of New Caledonia, who harvest them from rotting logs.