Stinking Longhorn vs Rose Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Longhorn | Rose Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca | Cetonia aurata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-34mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Rose Chafer
A shiny, metallic green beetle commonly found on roses and other flowers. Unlike most beetles, it flies with its elytra closed.
Did You Know?
It has a special hinge mechanism that lets it fly with its wing cases shut, a rare trait among beetles.