Sunda Longhorn vs Round Sand Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Longhorn | Round Sand Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona swainsoni | Omophron limbatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines | Europe, North Africa, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.
Round Sand Beetle
A highly distinctive, nearly circular ground beetle with a domed shape and striking pattern of pale yellow with dark green bands. It burrows in wet sand near water.
Did You Know?
Its nearly spherical body shape is unique among ground beetles and allows it to burrow rapidly into wet sand to escape predators or floods.