Saw-toothed Prionine vs Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Prionine | Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes buquetii | Aleochara bilineata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.
Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle
A small, dark rove beetle whose larvae are parasitoids of cabbage root fly pupae. Adults are also active predators of fly eggs and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles with parasitoid larvae, which develop inside and consume fly pupae from within.