Titan Longhorn Beetle vs Asian Giant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Longhorn Beetle | Asian Giant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoracantha tricuspis | Platydracus sharpi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm body length | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Titan Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with brown coloring and three-pronged elytral spines at the tips. It attacks drought-stressed eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Like its relative P. semipunctata, it has also spread to eucalyptus plantations on other continents.
Asian Giant Rove Beetle
A large, striking rove beetle from East Asia with metallic blue-green coloration and golden pubescence. It is one of the most impressive staphylinids in the Japanese beetle fauna.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this beetle is called 'ao-bane-hanekakushi' (blue-winged hidden-wing beetle) and is one of the few staphylinids recognized by non-entomologists.