Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plateros brasiliensis | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
A bright red lycid beetle found in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Its vivid coloration is part of a large mimicry complex involving multiple insect orders.
Did You Know?
The genus Plateros is one of the most species-rich lycid genera, with over 1,000 described species worldwide.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.