Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Larch Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Larch Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Aphidecta obliterata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Larch Ladybird
A small brown ladybird that specializes on larch-feeding aphids in European conifer forests. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend in with bark.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under bark flakes, sometimes numbering in the thousands.