Stinking Longhorn vs Tanner Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Longhorn | Tanner Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca | Prionus coriarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-34mm | 18-45 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stinking Longhorn
A subspecies of the musk beetle with even more intense metallic coloring and a slightly different fragrance.
Did You Know?
Releases a pleasant musky rose-like fragrance from thoracic glands that can be smelled from several meters away.
Tanner Beetle
A large, robust, dark brown longhorn beetle that flies noisily at dusk. Its powerful larvae bore into the roots of deciduous trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Males produce a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their head when handled.