Chinese Rose Beetle vs Speckled Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Rose Beetle | Speckled Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adoretus sinicus | Pachytodes cerambyciformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-12mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Hawaii, Pacific Islands | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Chinese Rose Beetle
A small nocturnal scarab that is a major agricultural pest in Hawaii. It skeletonizes the leaves of over 250 host plant species.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally introduced to Hawaii around 1891 and has since become one of the islands' most destructive beetle pests.
Speckled Longhorn
A small yellow longhorn beetle with variable black spots and markings. It is a frequent visitor to hogweed and other umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is remarkably variable in its spot pattern with no two individuals looking exactly alike.