Mango Stem Borer vs Pine Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mango Stem Borer | Pine Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rubus | Polyphylla fullo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 25-36mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Root Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.