Thalassine Green Longhorn vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thalassine Green Longhorn | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloridolum thalassinum | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thalassine Green Longhorn
A beautiful sea-green longhorn beetle found in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra. Its coloration closely mimics lichen-covered bark. Adults are crepuscular and fly at dusk around the canopy of dipterocarp trees.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with its Javan congener until molecular studies confirmed it as a distinct species in 2003.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.