Japanese Whirligig Beetle vs Stinking Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Whirligig Beetle | Stinking Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyrinus japonicus | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gyrinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 15-34mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Whirligig Beetle
A common whirligig beetle in East Asia found on still and slow-flowing water surfaces. It forms large social groups especially in autumn.
Did You Know?
It uses the Marangoni effect, exploiting surface tension gradients to propel itself rapidly across water.
Stinking Longhorn
A subspecies of the musk beetle with even more intense metallic coloring and a slightly different fragrance.
Did You Know?
Releases a pleasant musky rose-like fragrance from thoracic glands that can be smelled from several meters away.