New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle vs Asian Mulberry Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle | Asian Mulberry Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrianome fairmairei | Apriona germari |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Caledonia) | India, China, Southeast Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Asian Mulberry Longhorn
A large greyish-brown lamiin that attacks mulberry, fig, and other trees across South and Southeast Asia. It is a serious pest in sericulture regions where mulberry is grown for silkworm rearing. Larvae bore deep tunnels in trunks.
Did You Know?
In silk-producing regions of India, mulberry trees must be inspected regularly and infested trunks treated to prevent collapse.