Congo Jewel Beetle vs Sunflower Maggot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Jewel Beetle | Sunflower Maggot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternocera castanea | Strauzia longipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Congo Jewel Beetle
A large, brilliantly metallic jewel beetle with copper and green iridescent elytra. Adults are found on trees where they feed on foliage. Larvae are wood borers that develop inside tree roots.
Did You Know?
The iridescent elytra of jewel beetles are used in traditional African and Asian jewelry, as their colors never fade.
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.