Asian Mulberry Longhorn vs Icelandic Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mulberry Longhorn | Icelandic Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona germari | Agabus bipustulatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | India, China, Southeast Asia, Japan | Iceland, Scandinavia, northern Russia, subarctic Europe, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Mulberry Longhorn
A large greyish-brown lamiin that attacks mulberry, fig, and other trees across South and Southeast Asia. It is a serious pest in sericulture regions where mulberry is grown for silkworm rearing. Larvae bore deep tunnels in trunks.
Did You Know?
In silk-producing regions of India, mulberry trees must be inspected regularly and infested trunks treated to prevent collapse.
Icelandic Water Beetle
A medium-sized, oval, dark brown diving beetle found in cold ponds and lakes. It carries a silvery air bubble under its elytra for breathing underwater. Adults are strong fliers and can colonize isolated Arctic ponds.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most widespread diving beetles in the Arctic and can fly long distances to colonize new ponds created by permafrost thaw.