Red Mushroom Beetle vs Dock Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Dock Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Ametastegia glabrata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, introduced to North America |
| 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.
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.