Reed Beetle vs Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reed Beetle | Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Donacia crassipes | Bolitotherus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Reed Beetle
A striking aquatic leaf beetle with metallic golden-green to coppery elytra and elongated hind legs. It is one of the largest European Donacia species, found on waterlily pads.
Did You Know?
Larvae live entirely underwater, tapping into plant roots for both food and oxygen, using specialized spiracles to breathe air from root aerenchyma.
Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
A heavily armored, warty brown beetle that feeds on shelf fungi on dead trees. Males have two prominent horns on the thorax.
Did You Know?
It plays dead so convincingly that it is nearly impossible to distinguish from a piece of bark.