# End Band Net-winged Beetle (*Calopteron terminale*) The End Band Net-winged Beetle is a colorful insect with delicate wings that look like lace. They are often found in gardens and forests, where they help keep nature balanced. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 8 - **Habitat:** Forests ![End Band Net-winged Beetle](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Calopteron_terminale_01.jpg&width=800) Photo: Ryan Kaldari, Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Calopteron_terminale_01.jpg) ## Appearance The End Band Net-winged Beetle has a flattened body with bright orange or reddish-orange elytra (wing covers) tipped with a distinctive black band or spot at the rear. Its head and antennae are typically black, contrasting with a similarly colored pronotum. The elytra are noticeably ridged with a net-like pattern, making it visually distinct from smooth-shelled beetles. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Coleoptera - **Family:** Lycidae - **Genus:** Calopteron ## Interesting facts - Baby End Band Net-winged Beetles are fierce hunters of small bugs underground. - Even their blood contains bitter chemicals, making them extra unappetizing! - Their antennae can be feathery or saw-like, helping them smell and find mates! - Their bright colors are a warning sign, telling predators they taste super bad! ## Special abilities - **Chemical Shield:** End Band Net-winged Beetle can produce foul-tasting chemicals because of special glands that deter hungry predators. - **Flight Escape:** End Band Net-winged Beetle can swiftly fly away using its sturdy wings that helps them escape danger when threatened. - **Net-Wing Shield:** End Band Net-winged Beetle has tough, leathery elytra with a net-like pattern that helps them protect their delicate hind wings. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 20-30 mm - **Size:** 10-15 mm - **Lifespan:** 30-90 days - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding Adults sip sweet nectar from flowers, while their young munch on tiny invertebrates in the soil. - **Age differences:** Larvae are predatory, hunting small invertebrates such as springtails and other soft-bodied insects in soil and leaf litter. - **Primary Foods:** Nectar, Pollen - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** [Canada Goldenrod](https://www.snappit.app/explore/canada-goldenrod) (*Solidago canadensis*) — Adults feed on its nectar and help with pollination. - **Pollinates:** Black-eyed Susan (*Rudbeckia hirta*) — Adult beetles visit these flowers for nectar and pollen. - **Hunts:** Springtail (*Folsomia candida*) — Larval beetles actively prey on these small soil invertebrates. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low These beetles are not dangerous, but it's best to watch them from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify End Band Net-winged Beetle? Look for hard wing covers meeting in a line down the back, then compare the antennae, body shape, legs and markings. Metallic colors shift a lot with lighting. Beetle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is End Band Net-winged Beetle's wingspan? 20-30 mm ### How big is End Band Net-winged Beetle? 10-15 mm ### How long does End Band Net-winged Beetle live? 30-90 days ### What does End Band Net-winged Beetle eat? Adults sip sweet nectar from flowers, while their young munch on tiny invertebrates in the soil. ### Where is End Band Net-winged Beetle usually found? Forests ### How does End Band Net-winged Beetle hunt? Foraging ### How many legs does End Band Net-winged Beetle have? 6 ## Where to spot - [Alfred Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alfred-historic-district) — Maine, US · Historic District - [Beverly Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/beverly-historic-district) — West Virginia, US · Historic District - [Iowa Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/iowa-arboretum) — Iowa, US · Botanical Garden - [Owen–Putnam State Forest](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/owen-putnam-state-forest) — Indiana, US · Forest - [Scottsville Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/scottsville-historic-district) — Virginia, US · Historic District - [Shenipsit State Forest](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/shenipsit-state-forest) — Connecticut, US · Forest [View all places to see End Band Net-winged Beetle](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/end-band-net-winged-beetle) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [End Band Net-winged Beetle: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/end-band-net-winged-beetle)