Western Eyed Click Beetle vs Musk Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Eyed Click Beetle | Musk Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus melanops | Aromia bungii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 22-38 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | China, Korea, Mongolia; invasive in Japan, Italy, Germany |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Eyed Click Beetle
The western counterpart to the eyed click beetle, with smaller, solid black eyespots. Found in old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Their predatory larvae are beneficial because they consume destructive wood-boring pest larvae.
Musk Longhorn
A large and colorful cerambycid with a bright red pronotum and metallic dark blue-black elytra. Native to East Asia, it has recently invaded parts of Europe and Japan. It is a serious pest of stone fruit trees including cherry and peach.
Did You Know?
Adults emit a strong musky fragrance from thoracic glands, detectable from several meters away.