New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle vs Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle | Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrianome fairmairei | Bolitotherus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Caledonia) | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
A heavily armored, warty brown beetle that feeds on shelf fungi on dead trees. Males have two prominent horns on the thorax.
Did You Know?
It plays dead so convincingly that it is nearly impossible to distinguish from a piece of bark.