Boll Weevil vs Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Boll Weevil | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus grandis | Chrysochroa rajah |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Boll Weevil
A small grayish-brown weevil with a long curved snout used to bore into cotton bolls. It devastated the American cotton industry in the early 20th century.
Did You Know?
The boll weevil caused such economic destruction that it inadvertently forced Southern farmers to diversify their crops, ultimately benefiting some communities.
Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
An extraordinarily vibrant jewel beetle with iridescent green elytra bearing a wide metallic golden-red stripe down each side. The ventral surface shines with metallic blue-green tones.
Did You Know?
Its elytra are among the most sought-after in the jewel beetle trade and have been used in traditional metalwork jewelry for centuries.