Totara Longhorn Beetle vs Blood-red Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Totara Longhorn Beetle | Blood-red Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotoles costatus | Ampedus sanguinolentus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 1-2 cm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
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.