Blood-red Click Beetle vs Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-red Click Beetle | Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus sanguinolentus | Plateros brasiliensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Lycidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
A bright red lycid beetle found in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Its vivid coloration is part of a large mimicry complex involving multiple insect orders.
Did You Know?
The genus Plateros is one of the most species-rich lycid genera, with over 1,000 described species worldwide.