Bee Beetle vs Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Beetle | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius fasciatus | Polybothris quadricollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.