Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Dune Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Dune Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Bledius furcatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Mediterranean coast |
| 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.
Dune Rove Beetle
A small, burrowing oxytelline rove beetle specialized for life in coastal sand dunes. Males have distinctive forked projections on the head used in competition for burrow sites.
Did You Know?
This beetle creates vertical burrows up to 10 cm deep in sand, which it maintains open even as shifting sands constantly threaten to fill them.