Reticulate-elytra
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Eros
Eros is a genus of net-winged beetles in the family Lycidae, established by Newman in 1838. The genus contains at least three described species. Net-winged beetles are characterized by soft, flexible elytra with a distinctive net-like pattern of raised veins. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region, with distribution records from Colombia.
Lycinae
net-winged beetles
Lycinae is a subfamily of net-winged beetles (family Lycidae) containing approximately 11 tribes and numerous genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Members are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra with prominent net-like venation. The subfamily includes familiar genera such as Lycus, Calopteron, and Macrolycus. Many species exhibit aposematic (warning) coloration, often in orange, red, or black patterns.
Lycus
Netwing Beetles
Lycus is a genus of net-winged beetles in the family Lycidae, characterized by soft, flexible elytra with a distinctive reticulate (net-like) venation pattern. These beetles are notable for their aposematic coloration, typically featuring bold black and orange or red patterns that advertise their chemical defenses to predators. The genus is widely distributed and includes species that frequent flowers, where adults feed on pollen and nectar.
Punicealis munda
Punicealis munda is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. Members of this family are characterized by soft, flexible elytra with distinct reticulate venation that gives them a net-like appearance. The genus Punicealis includes species with reddish or purplish coloration. Like other lycids, adults are likely diurnal and may exhibit aposematic coloration warning of chemical defenses.