Musk beetle — size comparison

The musk beetle is associated with willows, particularly in damp landscapes. Adults occur on trees and flowers, using available food. Larvae develop for a long

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Musk beetle

Aromia moschata

ok. 25 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Musk beetleBody lengthapprox. 25 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Musk beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The musk beetle is associated with willows, particularly in damp landscapes. Adults occur on trees and flowers, using available food.

Larvae develop for a long time in willow wood before becoming adult beetles.

Measurement sources