Bornean Peacock Beetle vs Cream-Streaked Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Peacock Beetle | Cream-Streaked Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprosoma bicolor | Harmonia quadripunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bornean Peacock Beetle
A small, dome-shaped leaf beetle with spectacular iridescent elytra that shift from purple to green to gold. The body is hemispherical and compact, resembling a tiny metallic droplet.
Did You Know?
The extreme iridescence is thought to confuse predators by creating shifting reflections that make the beetle hard to focus on.
Cream-Streaked Ladybird
A European ladybird associated primarily with conifer trees. It has cream or pale yellow elytra with variable dark markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that preferentially inhabits the canopy of coniferous trees.