Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle vs Cockchafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle | Cockchafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron brasiliense | Melolontha melolontha |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with broad, fan-shaped elytra featuring a net-like venation pattern. Its bright orange and black coloring warns predators of toxicity.
Did You Know?
Multiple harmless beetle species mimic its warning coloration, forming a large Mullerian mimicry ring in the forest.
Cockchafer
A large, clumsy-flying chafer beetle that emerges en masse on warm May evenings. Its white C-shaped larvae are familiar agricultural pests across Europe.
Did You Know?
In medieval Europe, cockchafer swarms were so destructive that they were once put on trial in court.