Agave Snout Weevil vs Musk Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Agave Snout Weevil | Musk Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scyphophorus acupunctatus | Aromia bungii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 22-38 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Southwestern United States, Mediterranean (invasive) | China, Korea, Mongolia; invasive in Japan, Italy, Germany |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Agave Snout Weevil
A large, black weevil that attacks agave and yucca plants by boring into the base. It can destroy entire agave plantations used for tequila production.
Did You Know?
Infestations of this weevil have threatened Mexico's tequila industry by killing the blue agave plants used to make the spirit.
Musk Longhorn
A large and colorful cerambycid with a bright red pronotum and metallic dark blue-black elytra. Native to East Asia, it has recently invaded parts of Europe and Japan. It is a serious pest of stone fruit trees including cherry and peach.
Did You Know?
Adults emit a strong musky fragrance from thoracic glands, detectable from several meters away.