Banded Fungus Beetle vs Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fungus Beetle | Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triplax russica | Agapanthia villosoviridescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 1-2 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Banded Fungus Beetle
A small, attractively colored beetle with a red thorax and dark blue-black elytra. Lives on bracket fungi on dead trees. Part of a family known for bright coloring.
Did You Know?
The contrasting red and blue-black coloring makes this one of the most attractive fungus beetles.
Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn
A longhorn beetle covered in golden-green hairs found in European meadows. Larvae develop inside the stems of thistles and hogweed.
Did You Know?
Its golden pubescence wears off with age, making older beetles appear darker and plainer.