Banded Fungus Beetle vs Specious Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fungus Beetle | Specious Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triplax russica | Oreina speciosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Alps, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Fungus Beetle
A small, attractively colored beetle with a red thorax and dark blue-black elytra. Lives on bracket fungi on dead trees. Part of a family known for bright coloring.
Did You Know?
The contrasting red and blue-black coloring makes this one of the most attractive fungus beetles.
Specious Leaf Beetle
A metallic green or coppery leaf beetle of mountain pastures. It feeds on various alpine composites and is common in the Alps.
Did You Know?
Females are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.