Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle vs Fungus Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle | Fungus Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidomera clivicollis | Lordithon thoracicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
A large, handsome beetle with blue-black elytra marked with orange to cream-colored spots and a blue-black pronotum. It is commonly found on milkweed plants across North America.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this beetle sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from milkweed, and its bold coloration warns predators of its unpalatability.
Fungus Rove Beetle
A colorful rove beetle of the Tachyporinae with a reddish-orange pronotum and dark elytra, typically found on bracket fungi. It preys on fly larvae developing in fungal fruiting bodies.
Did You Know?
The bright orange and black coloration may serve as warning coloration, as the beetle produces unpleasant-tasting defensive compounds.