Banded Jewel Beetle vs Scarlet Minivet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Jewel Beetle | Scarlet Minivet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochroa buqueti | Lycostomus modestus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Borneo) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Banded Jewel Beetle
A large, spectacularly iridescent beetle with red, green, and blue metallic bands. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its wing cases are used to make traditional Thai jewelry and decorative art called 'beetle wing embroidery.'
Scarlet Minivet Beetle
A net-winged beetle with conspicuous orange-red elytra featuring a reticulate pattern of raised veins. It is soft-bodied and flies slowly, relying on its warning colors for protection.
Did You Know?
Its bitter-tasting body fluids contain toxic compounds that make it highly unpalatable, and many harmless beetles mimic its bright coloring.