Red Soldier Beetle vs Totara Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Soldier Beetle | Totara Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagonycha fulva | Xylotoles costatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 1-2 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.
Totara Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. It breeds in dead wood of native Dracophyllum trees.
Did You Know?
The Chatham Islands have been so heavily deforested that many of their endemic insects are now critically rare.