White-spotted Longhorn vs Warble Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-spotted Longhorn | Warble Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rufomaculata | Hypoderma bovis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 13-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Warble Fly
A large, hairy bee-like fly whose larvae migrate through the bodies of cattle for months before emerging from cysts in the back. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and cannot feed.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of a single warble fly approaching can cause an entire herd of cattle to stampede in panic, a behavior called gadding.