Thomson's Longhorn vs Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thomson's Longhorn | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera thomsonii | Calopteron brasiliense |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 38-60 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Philippines | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.
Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with broad, fan-shaped elytra featuring a net-like venation pattern. Its bright orange and black coloring warns predators of toxicity.
Did You Know?
Multiple harmless beetle species mimic its warning coloration, forming a large Mullerian mimicry ring in the forest.