Carpet Beetle vs Sunda Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carpet Beetle | Sunda Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attagenus pellio | Apriona swainsoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Carpet Beetle
A small dark beetle with a single white spot on each elytron. Larvae damage woolen textiles and natural fabrics.
Did You Know?
One of the most common household pests worldwide whose larvae can destroy valuable woolen clothing and carpets.
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.