Rosalia Longhorn vs Alpine Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosalia Longhorn | Alpine Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina funesta | Rosalia alpina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-35mm | 15-40 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Rosalia Longhorn
A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.
Did You Know?
One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.
Alpine Longhorn Beetle
A strikingly beautiful blue-grey beetle with black spots, listed on multiple European conservation directives. Depends on old-growth beech forests with standing dead wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so dependent on ancient beech forests that a single dead tree can support an isolated population for decades — but when that tree is gone, so is the colony.