White-spotted Longhorn vs Madagascan Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-spotted Longhorn | Madagascan Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rufomaculata | Zoosphaerium neptunus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 40-60 mm when curled |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
White-spotted Longhorn
A large greyish-brown longhorn beetle with orange or rufous spots on its elytra. It is a significant pest of mango, fig, and rubber trees across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
A single larva can spend up to two years feeding inside a tree trunk before emerging as an adult.
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.