Longicorn Beetle vs Death Head Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longicorn Beetle | Death Head Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoracantha semipunctata | Acherontia atropos |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm body length | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longicorn Beetle
A brown and cream longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that infests stressed eucalypts. It has become a significant invasive pest of eucalyptus plantations worldwide.
Did You Know?
It has invaded every continent where eucalypts have been planted, including Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Death Head Hawkmoth
Famous for the skull-like pattern on its thorax. Can emit a loud squeak when disturbed. Raids beehives by mimicking bee scent to steal honey.
Did You Know?
Deaths-head hawkmoths invade beehives by releasing a chemical that mimics the scent of bees, allowing them to walk in unbothered and feast on honey.