Oak Pinhole Borer vs Giant Jawed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Giant Jawed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Macrodontia dejeanii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 50-85 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Giant Jawed Longhorn
A large prionine with impressive curved mandibles from the tropical forests of South America. While smaller than the famous M. cervicornis, it is still a formidable insect. Males use their enlarged mandibles in combat over females.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of males can account for nearly a third of total body length and are used like antlers in combat.