White-Spotted Longhorn Beetle vs Peafowl Feather Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Spotted Longhorn Beetle | Peafowl Feather Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora malasiaca | Goniodes pavonis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Philopteridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | South Asia, Worldwide in captive populations |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Spotted Longhorn Beetle
A striking longhorn beetle native to Japan with bright white spots on a glossy black body. Known as 'goma-dara-kamikiri.' A serious pest of fruit and ornamental trees whose larvae bore into living wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle's close relative, the Asian longhorned beetle, became a major invasive pest after being transported to other continents in wooden packing materials.
Peafowl Feather Louse
A large chewing louse found on peafowl and pheasants. It feeds on feather material and can damage the ornamental plumage of peacocks.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can damage the spectacular tail feathers that peacocks depend on for courtship displays.