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Red Net-winged Beetle
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Red Net-winged Beetle
Dictyoptera simplicipes
The Red Net-winged Beetle is a bright red insect with beautiful black net-like wings. They are often found resting on leaves and flowers, making them a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Red Net-winged Beetle has a distinct, flattened body with bright orange-red wing covers that feature a raised, net-like pattern. Its head, antennae, and legs are typically black, creating a striking contrast that warns predators.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyLycidaeGenusDictyoptera
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult beetles can sometimes be found visiting sap flows on trees, not just flowers.
Some species of Net-winged Beetles can glow in the dark as larvae, like tiny forest lanterns!
The bright red color you see on their wings actually comes from special pigment chemicals, not just simple dye.
Their 'net-wings' are not just pretty; they help make their wing covers strong and rigid for flight.
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Taste
Red Net-winged Beetles have special bitter chemicals in their body that make them taste bad, helping them avoid being eaten by predators.
Ability
Warning Colors
The Red Net-winged Beetle has bright red wing covers that act as a visual warning, helping them stay safe from hungry birds.
Ability
Nectar Nippers
Red Net-winged Beetles can easily sip nectar from flowers with their specialized mouthparts, which helps them gain energy.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 18-30 mm
- Size
- 8-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 40-90 days
- Flight Speed
- 7 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults enjoy nectar and pollen, while their larvae are tiny hunters, eating small insects.
Age differences: Larvae are predatory, feeding on small insects and other larvae found under tree bark.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Pollen
- Honeydew
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Flower Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
These spiders ambush adult beetles on flowers.
pollinates
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Adult beetles visit these flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Birds might try to eat them but usually regret it!
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to observe beetles from a distance and not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Net-winged Beetle's wingspan?
18-30 mm
How big is Red Net-winged Beetle?
8-15 mm
How long does Red Net-winged Beetle live?
40-90 days
How fast can Red Net-winged Beetle fly?
7 km/h
What does Red Net-winged Beetle eat?
Adults enjoy nectar and pollen, while their larvae are tiny hunters, eating small insects.
Where is Red Net-winged Beetle usually found?
Forests
How does Red Net-winged Beetle hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Red Net-winged Beetle have?
6
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