Blood-red Longhorn vs Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-red Longhorn | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callidium coriaceum | Atemeles emarginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-17 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe (Alps, Carpathians) | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blood-red Longhorn
A flat-bodied cerambycid with a rich reddish-brown color and a leathery texture to its elytra. It is found in conifer forests of Central and Southern Europe. Larvae develop in dead fir and spruce wood.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a relict of ice age refugia and is restricted to cool mountain forests.
Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
A small, amber-brown rove beetle that parasitizes two different ant species during its life cycle. Larvae develop in Formica nests and adults move to Myrmica nests.
Did You Know?
It switches host ant species seasonally, overwintering with Myrmica ants and breeding in Formica nests in summer.