Alpine Longhorn Beetle vs Iberian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Longhorn Beetle | Iberian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina | Harraphidia laufferi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 15-40 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Spain, Portugal |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
Alpine Longhorn Beetle
A strikingly beautiful blue-grey beetle with black spots, listed on multiple European conservation directives. Depends on old-growth beech forests with standing dead wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so dependent on ancient beech forests that a single dead tree can support an isolated population for decades — but when that tree is gone, so is the colony.
Iberian Snakefly
A snakefly endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, found in cork oak and pine woodlands. It is one of several snakefly species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
The Iberian Peninsula is a hotspot for snakefly diversity, hosting more species per area than almost anywhere else.