Common Sun Beetle vs Saw-toothed Prionine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Sun Beetle | Saw-toothed Prionine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elaphrus cupreus | Dorysthenes buquetii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, northern Asia | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Sun Beetle
A small, brilliantly metallic copper-green beetle with distinctive eye-like pits on its elytra. It runs rapidly on wet mud and is a visual hunter of springtails.
Did You Know?
The peculiar mirror-like pits on its elytra are thought to function as light-reflecting structures that may confuse predators or aid in thermoregulation.
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.