Red-tipped Flower Beetle vs End Band Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tipped Flower Beetle | End Band Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malachius bipustulatus | Calopteron terminale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melyridae | Lycidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.
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.