Stinking Longhorn vs Daimyo Oak Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Longhorn | Daimyo Oak Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca | Mesosa myops |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-34mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Japan, China, Korea, Russia (Far East) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Stinking Longhorn
A subspecies of the musk beetle with even more intense metallic coloring and a slightly different fragrance.
Did You Know?
Releases a pleasant musky rose-like fragrance from thoracic glands that can be smelled from several meters away.
Daimyo Oak Longhorn
A mottled grey-brown longhorn beetle that blends perfectly with tree bark. Its larvae feed within the branches of oaks and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its mottled bark-like pattern provides such effective camouflage that it is nearly invisible when resting on tree trunks.