Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer vs Uganda Giant Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer | Uganda Giant Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus princeps | Mecynorrhina ugandensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 14-23mm | 50-85 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central Africa (DRC, Uganda, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.
Uganda Giant Flower Beetle
A large and colorful cetoniine beetle with metallic green and yellow coloration. Males have a prominent forked horn on the head. It is highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
Did You Know?
Males use their forked horns to flip rivals off branches during territorial disputes over feeding sites.