Totara Longhorn Beetle vs Sexton Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Totara Longhorn Beetle | Sexton Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotoles costatus | Nicrophorus vespilloides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 1-2 cm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Sexton Beetle
A black and orange carrion beetle that buries small animal carcasses as food for its larvae. Both parents care for the brood.
Did You Know?
Parents feed their larvae by regurgitating pre-digested carrion, similar to bird feeding behavior.