Sunda Longhorn vs Alpine Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Longhorn | Alpine Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona swainsoni | Rosalia alpina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 15-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.
Alpine Longhorn Beetle
A strikingly beautiful blue-grey beetle with black spots, listed on multiple European conservation directives. Depends on old-growth beech forests with standing dead wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so dependent on ancient beech forests that a single dead tree can support an isolated population for decades — but when that tree is gone, so is the colony.