Ash Bark Weevil vs Golden Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Bark Weevil | Golden Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magdalis armigera | Chrysochroa fulminans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.
Golden Jewel Beetle
A brilliantly iridescent beetle with metallic green and gold coloring. The structural coloration of its elytra has inspired biomimetic research.
Did You Know?
Its wing cases were historically used as decorative elements in textiles and jewelry across Thailand.