Two-Spotted Hister Beetle vs Red-legged Buprestis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Hister Beetle | Red-legged Buprestis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hister bipustulatus | Buprestis rufipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Two-Spotted Hister Beetle
A small, globular black beetle with two red-orange spots on its truncated elytra. It is commonly found in dung where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its truncated wing cases leave the last two abdominal segments permanently exposed, a characteristic shared by all histerids.
Red-legged Buprestis
A large metallic green European jewel beetle with distinctive red legs. Adults bask on sun-warmed timber and tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been recorded emerging from timber in buildings decades after the wood was installed.