Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Spangled Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Spangled Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Callisthenes luxatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Central Asia, Middle East (Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan) |
| 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.
Spangled Ground Beetle
A striking caterpillar hunter with dark elytra covered in rows of metallic golden or copper pits. It is a nocturnal predator found in arid grasslands of central Asia and the Middle East.
Did You Know?
Like its relative Calosoma, it climbs vegetation at night to find caterpillars but is adapted to the harsh, dry environments of the Central Asian steppe.