Carpet Beetle vs African Fig-tree Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carpet Beetle | African Fig-tree Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attagenus pellio | Phryneta spinator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Carpet Beetle
A small dark beetle with a single white spot on each elytron. Larvae damage woolen textiles and natural fabrics.
Did You Know?
One of the most common household pests worldwide whose larvae can destroy valuable woolen clothing and carpets.
African Fig-tree Longhorn
A large, spiny longhorn beetle with gray-brown mottled coloring and prominent lateral thoracic spines. It is a wood-boring species that attacks fig and other tropical trees.
Did You Know?
The female uses her powerful mandibles to create deep oval egg-laying niches in the bark of living trees.