House Longhorn Beetle vs Privet Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Longhorn Beetle | Privet Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylotrupes bajulus | Sphinx ligustri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8–25 mm | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
House Longhorn Beetle
A serious structural pest of softwood timber in buildings worldwide. Larvae can feed inside roof timbers for up to ten years before emerging.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be heard chewing inside timber, making rasping sounds that are audible through walls.
Privet Hawk-moth
Britain's largest resident moth, with a massive body bearing pink and black abdominal stripes. Its horn-tipped caterpillar is bright green with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar performs a sphinx-like pose when disturbed, which gave the Sphingidae family its name.