Neotropical Metallic Wood Borer vs Thomson's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Metallic Wood Borer | Thomson's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchroma gigantea | Batocera thomsonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm | 38-60 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname | Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Neotropical Metallic Wood Borer
The largest jewel beetle in the Americas with iridescent green, red, and purple elytra. It is commonly found on dead or dying tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
Indigenous peoples of the Amazon use its iridescent wing covers to make traditional jewelry and ceremonial ornaments.
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.