White-Spotted Longhorn Beetle vs Tumblebug Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Spotted Longhorn Beetle | Tumblebug Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora malasiaca | Canthon vigilans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Spotted Longhorn Beetle
A striking longhorn beetle native to Japan with bright white spots on a glossy black body. Known as 'goma-dara-kamikiri.' A serious pest of fruit and ornamental trees whose larvae bore into living wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle's close relative, the Asian longhorned beetle, became a major invasive pest after being transported to other continents in wooden packing materials.
Tumblebug Beetle
A small dung beetle that buries carrion as well as dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dung beetles it frequently uses dead invertebrates as larval food.