Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle vs Ilia Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle | Ilia Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lordithon trinotatus | Catocala ilia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
A small, attractively patterned rove beetle with three dark spots on yellowish elytra, found exclusively on fungi. It is a specialist predator within the micro-ecosystem of decaying mushrooms.
Did You Know?
This beetle can detect the volatile chemicals produced by decomposing fungi from over 100 meters away.
Ilia Underwing
A large moth with bark-patterned gray forewings that conceal bright reddish-orange and black hindwings. When startled, it flashes its colorful hindwings to confuse predators.
Did You Know?
It rests head-down on tree trunks during the day, where its cryptic forewings blend perfectly with oak bark.