South American Weevil vs Citrus Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Weevil | Citrus Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinostomus barbirostris | Anoplophora chinensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 21-37mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Central America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Weevil
A large black weevil with a very long, slender rostrum used for boring into palm trunks. It is an important pest of coconut and oil palms.
Did You Know?
Its snout can be nearly as long as the rest of its body, making it one of the most proportionally long-snouted weevils.
Citrus Longhorn
A glossy black beetle with white spots on its elytra and distinctively banded blue-black antennae. It is an invasive pest of hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
A single larva can completely ring-bark and kill a healthy mature tree from the inside.