Mountain Bristletail vs Four-spotted Flat-face
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bristletail | Four-spotted Flat-face |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigoniophthalmus alternatus | Anoplophora macularia |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Coleoptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Bristletail
A large bristletail found in forests and rocky habitats across central Europe. It has distinctive triangular compound eyes that meet on top of its head.
Did You Know?
Its genus name refers to its triangular eyes, a key identifying feature.
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.