Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Birch Leaf-Roller Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Birch Leaf-Roller Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Pamphilius betulae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ribbed Net-winged Beetle
A small European net-winged beetle with dark reddish-brown elytra featuring strongly raised longitudinal ridges. It is found on dead wood and fungi in damp forest habitats.
Did You Know?
The strongly ribbed elytra distinguish this small species from other European lycid beetles at a glance.
Birch Leaf-Roller Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long, thread-like antennae and a broad abdomen. Larvae roll birch leaves into tubes using silk and feed inside these shelters.
Did You Know?
The larva creates an elaborate rolled-leaf shelter that protects it from both predators and weather while it feeds inside.