Bates' Rosalia vs Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bates' Rosalia | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia batesi | Coleomegilla maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu) | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Bates' Rosalia
A rare and beautiful longhorn beetle with pale lavender-grey elytra and contrasting black spots, found in the temperate forests of Japan. It is named after the famous naturalist Henry Walter Bates. Adults appear briefly in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Despite being the subject of intense collector interest, this species remains poorly studied in the wild.
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.