Stripey Longhorn Beetle vs Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stripey Longhorn Beetle | Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zographus niveisparsus | Velleius dilatatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 15-24 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stripey Longhorn Beetle
A boldly patterned longhorn with white bands and patches on a dark background. It is found in tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
Did You Know?
Their striking pattern breaks up their body outline, making them surprisingly difficult to spot against lichen-covered bark.
Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle
A large, broad rove beetle with flattened expanded elytra, uniquely associated with European hornet nests. It is one of the few rove beetles that lives as an inquiline in social wasp colonies.
Did You Know?
This beetle has evolved tolerance to hornet stings and can live unharmed in active hornet nests that would be lethal to most other insects.