Mango Bark Beetle vs Fluted Cape Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Bark Beetle | Fluted Cape Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plocaederus ferrugineus | Colophon primosi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 20-32 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Mango Bark Beetle
A rusty-brown cerambycid that attacks the bark and cambium of mango trees in South Asia. Adults are strong fliers and are attracted to freshly pruned or damaged trees. Larvae girdle branches by feeding circumferentially under the bark.
Did You Know?
Mango growers paint tree trunks with lime or coal tar to deter this beetle from laying eggs on the bark.
Fluted Cape Stag Beetle
A small, flightless, dark brown stag beetle restricted to a single mountain in the Cape region of South Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles with a single inner tooth. It is threatened by illegal collecting and climate change.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting of Colophon species for the lucrative insect trade has led to CITES protection for the entire genus.