Thomson's Longhorn vs Summer Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thomson's Longhorn | Summer Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera thomsonii | Amphimallon solstitiale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 38-60 mm | 14-18mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Philippines | Europe |
| 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.
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.