Rosalia Longhorn vs Seven-Spot Ladybird

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Rosalia Longhorn Seven-Spot Ladybird
Scientific Name Rosalia alpina funesta Coccinella septempunctata
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Cerambycidae Coccinellidae
Size 15-35mm 5-8 mm
Habitat Mountains Farmland
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Europe Europe, Asia, North America
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.

Seven-Spot Ladybird

The most common ladybird in Europe. Its bright red coloring with seven black spots warns predators of its bitter taste. A voracious predator of aphids.

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Did You Know?

A single seven-spot ladybird can eat over 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making it one of the most effective biological pest controllers.