Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Jewel Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Jewel Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Sternotomis bohemani |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.
Jewel Longhorn Beetle
A strikingly patterned longhorn beetle with green and black markings.
Did You Know?
Its bold coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles in its range.