African Predator Rove Beetle vs Blood-red Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Predator Rove Beetle | Blood-red Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus longicornis | Ampedus sanguinolentus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan: all continents except Antarctica | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Predator Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, cosmopolitan rove beetle with notably long antennae relative to its body size. It is commonly found in disturbed urban and agricultural habitats worldwide.
Did You Know?
This species has traveled the world with human commerce and is now one of the most widely distributed beetles on Earth.
Blood-red Click Beetle
A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.
Did You Know?
The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.