White-spotted Longhorn vs Toadflax Stem Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-spotted Longhorn | Toadflax Stem Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rufomaculata | Mecinus janthinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Toadflax Stem Weevil
A dark metallic blue-purple weevil that feeds on toadflax species. Successfully used as a biological control agent for invasive Dalmatian toadflax in North America.
Did You Know?
Released in North America as biological control, where it has successfully suppressed invasive Dalmatian toadflax.