Red Mushroom Beetle vs Dark-stigma Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Dark-stigma Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Phaeostigma notata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 12-15 mm body |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Dark-stigma Snakefly
A primitive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax giving it a snake-like neck. Found on tree trunks in woodland. Both adults and larvae prey on small insects.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies are living fossils with a body plan virtually unchanged for over 140 million years.