Black Carpet Beetle vs Flower Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Carpet Beetle | Flower Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attagenus unicolor | Pachyta quadrimaculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 11-20mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Carpet Beetle
A small, oval, dark brown to black beetle that is a major pest of textiles and natural fibers. Larvae are covered in long brown hairs.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive up to a year without feeding if conditions are dry.
Flower Longhorn
A robust yellow longhorn beetle with four black spots on its elytra. It is a common visitor to umbelliferous flowers in northern forests.
Did You Know?
Despite being a beetle it is frequently mistaken for a wasp due to its yellow and black patterning.