Sal Borer vs Flamboyant Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sal Borer | Flamboyant Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocerambyx spinicornis | Eudicella gralli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-60 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, particularly central Indian forests) | Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sal Borer
A large, dark brown longhorn beetle that is the most destructive pest of sal trees, India's most important timber species. Larvae bore extensive galleries through the sapwood and heartwood, killing mature trees.
Did You Know?
During outbreaks, this beetle can kill millions of sal trees across thousands of hectares, causing catastrophic timber losses.
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.