Silken Fungus Beetle vs Nebrioporus Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silken Fungus Beetle | Nebrioporus Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophagus lycoperdi | Nebrioporus nipponicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cryptophagidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silken Fungus Beetle
A tiny beetle found inside puffball fungi and in moldy grain stores. Covered in fine silky hairs. Part of a poorly-known beetle family that feeds on fungal spores and molds.
Did You Know?
So tiny and hidden inside puffball fungi that it is almost never seen despite being common.
Nebrioporus Water Beetle
A small diving beetle endemic to Japan found in clean mountain streams. Part of a genus that prefers running water over still pools. An indicator species for unpolluted waterways.
Did You Know?
This beetle carries a bubble of air under its wing covers when diving, which it uses to breathe underwater like a built-in scuba tank.