Rosalia Longhorn vs Western Stone

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Rosalia Longhorn Western Stone
Scientific Name Rosalia alpina funesta Doroneuria baumanni
Order Coleoptera Plecoptera
Family Cerambycidae Perlidae
Size 15-35mm 25-35 mm
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Europe North America
Conservation Vulnerable Least Concern

Rosalia Longhorn

A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.

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One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.

Western Stone

A large predatory stonefly of Pacific Northwest mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive patterned heads and powerful mandibles.

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Nymphs take up to three years to complete development in cold mountain streams.