End Band Net-Winged Beetle vs Diamondback Eumolpid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | End Band Net-Winged Beetle | Diamondback Eumolpid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron terminale | Colaspis brunnea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 9-15 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
End Band Net-Winged Beetle
A net-winged beetle with orange elytra that become black at the tips, common in eastern North American forests. It forms a mimicry ring with other toxic insects.
Did You Know?
Adults often aggregate on the same plant, creating a concentrated warning display that deters bird predators.
Diamondback Eumolpid
A small, oblong beetle with a pale brown to yellowish body and rows of punctures on the elytra. Larvae are known as grape colaspis and damage roots of various crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae are most damaging to corn and soybean planted after clover, as populations build up in clover root zones before crop rotation.