New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle vs South American Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle | South American Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrianome fairmairei | Enchophora sanguinea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Caledonia) | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| 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.
South American Lanternfly
A bright red and black fulgorid planthopper with a moderately elongated head process. It feeds on tree sap in tropical forests and is most active at night. When disturbed, it reveals hindwings with dark eyespot patterns.
Did You Know?
Despite the name lanternfly, neither this species nor any other fulgorid actually produces light.