Net-winged Beetles
Lat. “Lycidae“ family
of order
“Beetles“ 1 family, 2 species
Summary:
Lycid beetles are elongated insects often found on flowers or stems. Adult males measure about 10-15 mm in length, while females are slightly larger. Some species of Lycid beetles feed on nectar, while others do not feed at all during their short adult lives. They have a triangular head, long and serrated antennae, and are typically brick-red in color. Lycid beetles are toxic to protect themselves from predators. The larvae of these beetles develop under bark or in leaf litter.
Beetles of this family are elongated and usually found on flowers or stems. Adult males are about 10–15 mm in length, while females are a bit larger. The adults of some species are nectarivores, while some may have short adult lives during which they may not feed at all. The head is triangular and the antennae are long, thick, and serrated. Most of them are brick-red in colour. They are protected from predators by being toxic. The predaceous larvae grow under bark or in leaf litter.
Selected genera
These following genera belong to the family Lycidae:
Data sources: i=ITIS, c=Catalogue of Life, g=GBIF, b=Bugguide.net
