Blood-red Click Beetle vs African Giant Carpenter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-red Click Beetle | African Giant Carpenter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus sanguinolentus | Xylocopa flavorufa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Apidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 25-33 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Giant Carpenter Bee
One of Africa's largest bees, with females covered in tawny-orange fur and males in yellowish hair. It bores large nest tunnels into dead wood.
Did You Know?
Their nesting tunnels can extend over 30 cm into solid wood and may be used by successive generations for years.