Velvet Longhorn vs Ox Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Longhorn | Ox Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoferus campestris | Strategus aloeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 30-60mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Asia; invasive in Europe, North America, Middle East | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Velvet Longhorn
A brownish-grey cerambycid covered in fine velvety pubescence, native to Central Asia but now spreading globally through timber trade. It attacks a wide range of deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are nocturnal fliers.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been intercepted in wood packaging materials on every continent except Antarctica.
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.