Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn vs Codling Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn | Codling Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx scopolii | Cydia pomonella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 17-28 mm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn
A medium-sized dark brown longhorn beetle common across Europe. Adults emerge in late spring and are attracted to flowering shrubs and freshly cut wood.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Italian entomologist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.
Codling Moth
A small grey-brown moth whose larvae are the proverbial worm in the apple. It is the most economically important pest of apples worldwide.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to develop resistance to DDT in the 1940s.