Stag-jawed Longhorn vs Caterpillar Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag-jawed Longhorn | Caterpillar Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes buqueti | Lydella thompsoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 40-70mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stag-jawed Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn beetle with massive toothed mandibles in males resembling those of stag beetles. It is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
In Thailand the larvae are roasted and eaten as a popular street food snack.
Caterpillar Tachinid
A small gray parasitic fly that attacks European corn borer larvae. It was introduced to North America as a biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Females deposit live larvae rather than eggs directly onto the host caterpillar.