Yellow-legged Aleocharine vs Berger's Flat-face
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Aleocharine | Berger's Flat-face |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleochara curtula | Anoplophora beryllina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 25-38 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern China (Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-legged Aleocharine
A medium-sized aleocharine rove beetle whose larvae are parasitoids of fly pupae, a rare strategy among beetles. Adults are predators at carrion and dung where they also lay eggs.
Did You Know?
The larva enters a fly pupa, consumes the developing fly inside, and completes its own metamorphosis within the empty puparium.
Berger's Flat-face
A stunning metallic blue-green longhorn found in the subtropical forests of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in China. Its vibrant color makes it sought after by collectors. Larvae bore into Alnus and Betula branches.
Did You Know?
The species name beryllina refers to the beryl gemstone, alluding to its blue-green metallic sheen.