Mount Hermon June Beetle vs New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Hermon June Beetle | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla barbata | Agrianome fairmairei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
Mount Hermon June Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to sandhills in Santa Cruz County, California. Adults emerge in summer and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed on roots underground for up to three years before emerging as adults.
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.