Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Rugose Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Rugose Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Anotylus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan: Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, Australasia |
| 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.
Rugose Rove Beetle
A small, dark oxytelline rove beetle with a heavily rugose (wrinkled) surface texture. It is extremely common in dung and decaying organic matter across much of the temperate world.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most cosmopolitan beetle species in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.