Comb-horned Crane Fly vs Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comb-horned Crane Fly | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenophora ornata | Lamprolina aeneipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm body length | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Comb-horned Crane Fly
A striking wasp-mimicking crane fly with yellow and black abdominal bands. Males have elaborate comb-like antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
Its presence indicates ancient woodland because larvae require large-diameter decaying logs.
Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
A large, robust Australian leaf beetle with brilliant metallic steely-blue to purple elytra and a dark green pronotum. It is associated with Eucalyptus and related Myrtaceae in eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and most spectacularly metallic chrysomelid beetles in Australia, with coloring rivaling tropical jewel beetles.