Australian Water Scavenger Beetle vs Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Water Scavenger Beetle | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternolophus marginicollis | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-11mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Water Scavenger Beetle
A medium-sized water scavenger beetle found throughout Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is attracted to lights at night and commonly flies between water bodies.
Did You Know?
It can produce an audible stridulation by rubbing its abdomen against the elytra when handled.
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.