Which beetle family is net-winged beetles?

Which beetle family is net-winged beetles?

• A. Lycidae
• B. Cleridae
• C. Coccinellidae
• D. Cantharidae

Answer: (A)

Net-winged refers to the pattern of venation on the elytra, where the veins form a delicate net-like or reticulate lattice. This net-like venation is a hallmark of the beetle family Lycidae, making them the group commonly called net-winged beetles. Many Lycidae show bright colors as a warning to predators, and their soft, leathery wings are another identifying trait. The other families have different standout features— Cleridae are the checkered beetles with distinct patterns and body shapes, Coccinellidae are the round, spotted lady beetles, and Cantharidae are the slender, soft-bodied soldier beetles without the net-vein pattern on the elytra.

Net-winged refers to the pattern of venation on the elytra, where the veins form a delicate net-like or reticulate lattice. This net-like venation is a hallmark of the beetle family Lycidae, making them the group commonly called net-winged beetles. Many Lycidae show bright colors as a warning to predators, and their soft, leathery wings are another identifying trait. The other families have different standout features— Cleridae are the checkered beetles with distinct patterns and body shapes, Coccinellidae are the round, spotted lady beetles, and Cantharidae are the slender, soft-bodied soldier beetles without the net-vein pattern on the elytra.