Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle vs Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron brasiliense | Pseudanophthalmus montanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
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.
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.