Stinking Longhorn vs Wall Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Longhorn | Wall Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca | Lasiommata megera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-34mm | Wingspan 36-50mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Wall Brown
An orange-brown butterfly with eyespots that basks with wings open on walls, rocks and bare ground.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of sunbathing on warm walls and has sadly declined across much of western Europe.