Four-spotted Flat-face vs Spotted Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Flat-face | Spotted Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora macularia | Leptura quadrifasciata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 11-20mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.
Spotted Longhorn Beetle
A black and yellow banded longhorn beetle with a tapered body and long antennae. It visits flowers in sunlit woodland clearings.
Did You Know?
The larvae take up to three years to develop inside decaying birch and oak wood before emerging as adults.