Margined Leatherwing vs Giant Brazilian Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Leatherwing | Giant Brazilian Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliognathus marginatus | Derobrachus geminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 60-90 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.
Giant Brazilian Longhorn
A very large longhorn beetle with powerful mandibles and long, segmented antennae. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, sculptured texture. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Larvae bore into the roots of large trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae can spend up to five years developing inside tree roots before emerging as adults that live only a few weeks.