Metallic Wood-boring Beetle vs Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Wood-boring Beetle | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buprestis rustica | Ceroplesis militaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 14-22mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
A robust bronze-green jewel beetle with subtle coppery reflections found in coniferous forests. Adults bask in strong sunlight on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been observed emerging from timber used in buildings up to 50 years after the wood was harvested.
Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with striking black and yellow banding on its elytra. Its antennae are longer than its body in males. Larvae bore into hardwood trees and can take several years to develop.
Did You Know?
The larvae create audible tunneling sounds inside trees that can be heard by pressing an ear against the trunk.