Net-winged Beetle vs Coffee Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Net-winged Beetle | Coffee Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron reticulatum | Xylotrechus quadripes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.
Coffee Longhorn
A significant pest of arabica coffee in South and Southeast Asia, with zigzag yellow markings on dark brown elytra. Larvae bore into the main stems of coffee bushes, causing branch die-back. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
Infestations can kill entire coffee bushes within a single season, causing up to 30% crop loss in some regions.