Great Capricorn Beetle vs Sulphur Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Capricorn Beetle | Sulphur Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx cerdo | Cteniopus sulphureus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 24-53 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Great Capricorn Beetle
One of Europe's largest longhorn beetles, with antennae longer than its body. Larvae bore deep galleries into living oak trees over several years.
Did You Know?
Its larval tunnels in ancient oaks can be heard as audible gnawing sounds.
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.