Coconut Hispine Beetle vs Chinese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Hispine Beetle | Chinese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brontispa longissima | Carabus lafossei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Southern China, Northern Vietnam |
| 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.
Chinese Ground Beetle
A striking ground beetle with deeply sculpted elytra and purple-bronze colouring. It inhabits mountainous forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its elaborately ridged elytra are thought to help channel rainwater away from its body in humid mountain forests.