Red-elytra
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Macrolygistopterus rubripennis
Red-winged net-winged beetle
A red net-winged beetle (family Lycidae) in the genus Macrolygistopterus. The species is characterized by bright red to orange-red elytra with distinctive black markings. Like other lycids, adults are diurnal and often found on vegetation. The genus Macrolygistopterus is distinguished from related genera by specific antennal and pronotal characteristics.
Stenistoderus rubripennis
Red-winged Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle (Staphylinidae) characterized by distinctive reddish-orange elytra that contrast with its darker head and pronotum. The species occurs across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from Ontario south to Texas and east to the Atlantic coast. Adults have been collected in diverse terrestrial habitats including deciduous forests, grasslands, and riparian areas. The specific epithet 'rubripennis' refers directly to the red-colored wing covers.