Titan Longhorn Beetle vs Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Longhorn Beetle | Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoracantha tricuspis | Akis spinosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm body length | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Malta, Mediterranean Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle
A spiny darkling beetle found on Malta and other Mediterranean islands. It has prominent ridges and spines along its elytra.
Did You Know?
Its spiny armor and habit of playing dead make it unappealing to most predators.