Fire-colored Beetle
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Fire-colored Beetle
Pyrochroa serraticornis
The Fire-colored Beetle is bright red and looks like it's on fire! It's a lovely beetle to find in the garden.
Habitat: Gardens and meadows
Appearance
The Fire-colored Beetle has a distinctive flattened body and a brilliant reddish-orange to scarlet coloration. Its head, legs, and prominent comb-like antennae are typically black, creating a striking contrast that sets it apart from other beetles.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyPyrochroidaeGenusPyrochroa
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Finding Fire-colored Beetles often means there's important dead wood nearby for their larvae to hunt!
Fire-colored Beetle larvae can live for several years hidden under tree bark before becoming adults!
Male Fire-colored Beetles have feathery, comb-like antennae that are extra fancy and prominent!
These beetles belong to a family called 'Cardinal Beetles,' named after the vibrant red bird!
Special abilities
Ability
Crimson Camouflage
Fire-colored Beetles have a bright red color that helps warn predators they might taste bad, keeping them safe.
Ability
Sensitive Sensors
Fire-colored Beetles use their comb-like antennae to detect mates and locate potential food sources from afar.
Ability
Underground Hunter
Fire-colored Beetle larvae are secret predators, hunting other insect larvae under tree bark using their strong jaws.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 15-25 mm
- Size
- 10-14 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-90 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip nectar and pollen; their larvae hunt other insects under tree bark.
Age differences: Larvae are carnivorous hunters, while adults primarily feed on nectar and pollen.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Pollen
- Beetle larvae
- Other insect larvae
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Elm Bark Beetle
Scolytus scolytus
Larvae prey on wood-boring insect larvae under bark.
eaten by
Great Tit
Parus major
Birds often prey on adult Fire-colored Beetles.
shelters
Common Oak
Quercus robur
Larvae develop and hunt under dead tree bark.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Fire BeetleRed Fire Beetle
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire-colored Beetle's wingspan?
15-25 mm
How big is Fire-colored Beetle?
10-14 mm
How long does Fire-colored Beetle live?
30-90 days
How fast can Fire-colored Beetle fly?
8 km/h
What does Fire-colored Beetle eat?
Adults sip nectar and pollen; their larvae hunt other insects under tree bark.
Where is Fire-colored Beetle usually found?
Gardens and meadows
How does Fire-colored Beetle hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Fire-colored Beetle have?
6
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