Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Xixuthrus terribilis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 60-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
A large bristly brown robber fly with golden hair tufts that ambushes prey from sunny perches on logs.
Did You Know?
Sits motionless on sun-warmed logs waiting for insects to fly past, then launches with explosive speed to intercept.
Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
An extremely large longhorn beetle from Fiji, among the biggest cerambycids in the Pacific. It develops in large fallen and standing dead trees in native tropical forest. Habitat destruction has made it increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
The species name 'terribilis' refers to the fearsome appearance and large mandibles of this beetle, which can give a painful bite.