Red Mushroom Beetle vs Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Plateros brasiliensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
A bright red lycid beetle found in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Its vivid coloration is part of a large mimicry complex involving multiple insect orders.
Did You Know?
The genus Plateros is one of the most species-rich lycid genera, with over 1,000 described species worldwide.