Four-spotted Flat-face vs Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Flat-face | Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora macularia | Platydracus maculosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.