New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle vs Dusky Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle | Dusky Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrianome fairmairei | Agriotes obscurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Caledonia) | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Dusky Click Beetle
A dull dark brown click beetle with dense pubescence and subtle elytral striations. The larvae are significant wireworm pests that attack the roots of cereals, potatoes, and other crops.
Did You Know?
This species is particularly problematic in land recently converted from grassland to arable cultivation.