Colorado Soldier Beetle vs Grapevine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Soldier Beetle | Grapevine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliognathus basalis | Pelidnota punctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Colorado Soldier Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with orange and brown elytra commonly found on flowers. It is an important pollinator and predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Soldier beetles produce toxic compounds called cantharidins in their blood that make them unpalatable to predators.
Grapevine Beetle
A handsome tan-colored scarab with dark spots on its elytra, found in eastern North America. Adults feed on grapevine foliage and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it rarely causes significant damage to commercial grapevines.