Scarlet Minivet Beetle vs Red-tipped Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Minivet Beetle | Red-tipped Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycostomus modestus | Malachius bipustulatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Melyridae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Borneo) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Minivet Beetle
A net-winged beetle with conspicuous orange-red elytra featuring a reticulate pattern of raised veins. It is soft-bodied and flies slowly, relying on its warning colors for protection.
Did You Know?
Its bitter-tasting body fluids contain toxic compounds that make it highly unpalatable, and many harmless beetles mimic its bright coloring.
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.