Cromwell Chafer Beetle vs Red Pumpkin Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cromwell Chafer Beetle | Red Pumpkin Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prodontria lewisii | Aulacophora foveicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.
Red Pumpkin Beetle
A uniformly bright orange-red beetle with fine punctures on the pronotum and smooth elytra. It is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits throughout tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa.
Did You Know?
In India, this beetle is one of the top three most damaging pests of cucurbit vegetables, attacking over 80 species of cucurbits.