Brown-and-yellow Fruit Chafer vs Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown-and-yellow Fruit Chafer | Larger Elm Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachnoda marginata | Monocesta coryli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown-and-yellow Fruit Chafer
A colorful chafer beetle with bright yellow margins on dark brown elytra. It is commonly kept in captivity and bred as a feeder insect.
Did You Know?
Their larvae are widely used as food for pet reptiles and are easy to breed in captivity.
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
A robust, bright yellowish-orange beetle with darker wing tips that feeds on a variety of deciduous trees. When handled, it can release a blistering chemical secretion.
Did You Know?
Its hemolymph contains cantharidin-like compounds that can cause skin blisters on contact, an unusual defense for a leaf beetle.