Galleries-Beneficial-Netwinged beetle

Beneficial/Neutral Insects

Beetles, Bugs and Insects without Obvious Wings

	Appearance:	Most species are between 1/2 - 3/4 inch long. Their wings covers are somewhat fan-shaped with conspicuous, raised veins running through them.
	Where/When:	Typically found in wooded areas on leaves or tree trunks. Active during summer.
	Significance:	Feeds on juices of decaying plant material and occasionally on other insects. Larvae feed on a variety of soft-bodied insects as well as snails and slugs.