Rosalia Longhorn vs Japanese Giant Stonefly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Rosalia Longhorn Japanese Giant Stonefly
Scientific Name Rosalia alpina funesta Oyamia lugubris
Order Coleoptera Plecoptera
Family Cerambycidae Perlidae
Size 15-35mm 25-35 mm
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Europe Japan
Conservation Vulnerable Least Concern

Rosalia Longhorn

A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.

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Did You Know?

One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.

Japanese Giant Stonefly

A large predatory stonefly found in mountainous streams of Japan. Nymphs have powerful mandibles for capturing prey in swift currents.

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Did You Know?

It is an indicator of pristine water quality in Japanese mountain streams.