Sumatran Flat-faced Longhorn vs Mexican Bean Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumatran Flat-faced Longhorn | Mexican Bean Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera numitor | Epilachna varivestis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 50-90 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Indonesia, Malaysia) | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sumatran Flat-faced Longhorn
A very large longhorn beetle with grey-brown mottled elytra and exceptionally long antennae. The flat face and powerful mandibles help it strip bark from living trees.
Did You Know?
It can produce loud squeaking sounds by rubbing a file on its thorax, a stridulation behavior used to startle predators.
Mexican Bean Beetle
One of the few plant-feeding ladybird beetles, recognized by its copper color and eight black spots per wing cover. Both adults and larvae skeletonize bean leaves.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, the Mexican bean beetle is a destructive crop pest.