Steelblue Jewel Beetle vs Giant Amazonian Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Beetle | Giant Amazonian Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenops cyanea | Macrodontia cervicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 100-170 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, French Guiana |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Steelblue Jewel Beetle
A compact dark metallic blue-green beetle that attacks stressed pine trees. It has infrared sensors that detect forest fires from great distances.
Did You Know?
It possesses infrared pit organs on its thorax that can detect forest fires from over 80 kilometers away.
Giant Amazonian Longhorn
One of the longest beetles in the world with enormous serrated mandibles resembling antlers. The elytra feature a marbled brown and cream pattern.
Did You Know?
Its mandibles are so large that they account for nearly half the beetle's total body length.