Latticed Longhorn vs Rugged Oil Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latticed Longhorn | Rugged Oil Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus rhamni | Meloe rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | 8-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Latticed Longhorn
A small wasp-mimicking cerambycid with a lattice-like pattern of yellow markings on its black elytra. It is widespread but local in European forests and hedgerows. Adults are most active in warm sunshine visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
This beetle vibrates its wings when alarmed, producing a buzzing sound that further enhances its wasp mimicry.
Rugged Oil Beetle
A rare, dark and heavily wrinkled oil beetle that appears in autumn unlike its spring-emerging relatives. It is one of Britain's most endangered beetles.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European oil beetles that is active during the autumn and winter months.