Banded Fungus Beetle vs Grapevine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fungus Beetle | Grapevine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triplax russica | Pelidnota punctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Fungus Beetle
A small, attractively colored beetle with a red thorax and dark blue-black elytra. Lives on bracket fungi on dead trees. Part of a family known for bright coloring.
Did You Know?
The contrasting red and blue-black coloring makes this one of the most attractive fungus beetles.
Grapevine Beetle
A handsome tan-colored scarab with dark spots on its elytra, found in eastern North America. Adults feed on grapevine foliage and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it rarely causes significant damage to commercial grapevines.