Thalassine Green Longhorn vs Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thalassine Green Longhorn | Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloridolum thalassinum | Philonthus cognatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia | Europe |
| 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.
Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic-black rove beetle with brownish wing tips. It is one of the most common staphylinids in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Over 1,000 species belong to the genus Philonthus, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera on Earth.