Rosalia Longhorn vs Japanese Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosalia Longhorn | Japanese Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina funesta | Inocellia japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 15-35mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Japanese Snakefly
An East Asian snakefly with the characteristic elongated neck-like prothorax. It is one of the few snakefly species found in the Far East, near the order's eastern range limit.
Did You Know?
Raphidioptera are completely absent from the Southern Hemisphere, an unusual distribution pattern among insect orders.