Musk Longhorn vs Citrus Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Musk Longhorn | Citrus Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia bungii | Clastoptera undulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Clastopteridae |
| Size | 22-38 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | China, Korea, Mongolia; invasive in Japan, Italy, Germany | Southeastern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.