Stripey Longhorn Beetle vs Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stripey Longhorn Beetle | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zographus niveisparsus | Tarphius wollastoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 0.3-0.6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Stripey Longhorn Beetle
A boldly patterned longhorn with white bands and patches on a dark background. It is found in tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
Did You Know?
Their striking pattern breaks up their body outline, making them surprisingly difficult to spot against lichen-covered bark.
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.