Red Mushroom Beetle vs Central American Glowworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Central American Glowworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Phengodes hidalgoensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.
Central American Glowworm Beetle
A Mexican glowworm beetle with males possessing large feathery antennae and short elytra. The larviform females produce greenish-yellow bioluminescence from lateral light organs.
Did You Know?
Phengodidae are found only in the New World, from southern Canada to South America, making them a uniquely American family.