Notoligotoma Web Spinner vs Blood-red Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notoligotoma Web Spinner | Blood-red Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoligotoma hardyi | Ampedus sanguinolentus |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Australembiidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 9.0-14.0 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.
Blood-red Click Beetle
A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.
Did You Know?
The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.