Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Musk Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle | Musk Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella haldemani | Aromia bungii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 22-38 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | China, Korea, Mongolia; invasive in Japan, Italy, Germany |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black tumbling flower beetle found in eastern North America. It is commonly seen on composite flowers in summer meadows.
Did You Know?
Its spine-tipped abdomen acts as a spring-loaded lever that launches the beetle into the air when disturbed.
Musk Longhorn
A large and colorful cerambycid with a bright red pronotum and metallic dark blue-black elytra. Native to East Asia, it has recently invaded parts of Europe and Japan. It is a serious pest of stone fruit trees including cherry and peach.
Did You Know?
Adults emit a strong musky fragrance from thoracic glands, detectable from several meters away.