Coconut Hispine Beetle vs Australian Caterpillar Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Hispine Beetle | Australian Caterpillar Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brontispa longissima | Calosoma schayeri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.
Australian Caterpillar Hunter
An Australian caterpillar hunter with dark metallic elytra. It is an important natural enemy of pasture and crop caterpillar pests.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and sometimes appears in large numbers around buildings during moth outbreaks.