Red Rove Beetle vs Beaded Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Rove Beetle | Beaded Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus maculosus | Lomamyia latipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Berothidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.