Blue Willow Beetle vs Waterhouse Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Willow Beetle | Waterhouse Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phratora vulgatissima | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 25-65 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blue Willow Beetle
A small, metallic dark blue to blue-green beetle commonly found on willow trees. It can cause significant defoliation in willow biomass plantations grown for bioenergy.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most important pests of short-rotation willow coppice plantations grown for renewable energy in northern Europe.
Waterhouse Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the rainbow stag beetle from New Guinea with even more vivid metallic coloring. Highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
They display some of the most intense structural coloration found in any beetle species.