Wallace's Longhorn vs Comb-horned Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallace's Longhorn | Comb-horned Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera wallacei | Ctenophora ornata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 15-25 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia, New Guinea | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wallace's Longhorn
A large longhorn beetle named after the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Mottled brown and cream coloring provides excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Comb-horned Crane Fly
A striking wasp-mimicking crane fly with yellow and black abdominal bands. Males have elaborate comb-like antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
Its presence indicates ancient woodland because larvae require large-diameter decaying logs.