Thomson's Longhorn vs Forest Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thomson's Longhorn | Forest Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera thomsonii | Austroaeschna pulchra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 38-60 mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-9 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Philippines | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Forest Darner
A handsome darner dragonfly with blue and brown markings found in temperate forests of eastern Australia. It flies along sunlit gaps in the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Austroaeschna means 'southern darner', reflecting its distribution in temperate Australia.