Red Mushroom Beetle vs Brown Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Brown Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Serica brunnea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.