Fringed Longhorn vs Compost Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fringed Longhorn | Compost Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonocherus hispidus | Oxytelus laqueatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Holarctic: Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fringed Longhorn
A tiny lamiin covered in tufts of erect bristles that give it a shaggy appearance. Found across Europe in hedgerows and woodland edges. Larvae develop in small dead twigs of various broadleaf trees.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm long, it is one of Europe's smallest cerambycids but is surprisingly widespread and common.
Compost Rove Beetle
A small, broad oxytelline rove beetle with a distinctively sculptured pronotum bearing deep grooves. It is abundant in composting material and agricultural waste across the Holarctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so abundant in compost that a single shovelful can contain dozens of individuals, making it one of the most numerous insects in garden ecosystems.