Stinking Longhorn vs Mediterranean Drilus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Longhorn | Mediterranean Drilus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca | Drilus mauritanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Drilidae |
| Size | 15-34mm | 5-7 mm (male), 15-20 mm (female) |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | North Africa, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Mediterranean Drilus
A North African drilus beetle with small winged males bearing brown elytra and pectinate antennae. The larviform females are specialized predators of Mediterranean land snails.
Did You Know?
After consuming a snail, the female lays her eggs inside the empty snail shell, which also serves as protection for the developing larvae.