European Xiphydriid vs Woodland Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Xiphydriid | Woodland Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xiphydria longicollis | Anoplotrupes stercorosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Xiphydriidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 12-19 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Xiphydriid
A slender wood wasp with a notably elongated pronotum giving it a long-necked appearance. The body is dark with pale lateral spots on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The elongated 'neck' that gives xiphydriids their distinctive appearance is actually an elongation of the pronotum, unique among wood wasps.
Woodland Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, convex dung beetle with a steel-blue or black dorsal surface and metallic blue-violet underside. Common in European woodlands where it buries deer and fox dung. Often heard buzzing loudly in flight.
Did You Know?
This beetle is often parasitized by phoretic mites that hitch rides to new dung sources.