Red-Brown Click Beetle vs Xiphydriid Maple Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Brown Click Beetle | Xiphydriid Maple Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus sanguineus | Xiphydria maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Xiphydriidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Brown Click Beetle
A handsome click beetle with vivid red elytra and a black head and thorax. Larvae develop in rotting conifer wood.
Did You Know?
Despite its blood-red colour, it is harmless—the coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles to deter predators.
Xiphydriid Maple Borer
A slender wood wasp with a long, narrow neck region and dark body spotted with pale markings. Females bore into hardwood trees, especially maples.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid wood wasps are rarely seen despite being widespread, as they are secretive insects that spend most of their life cycle deep inside wood.