Cuban Green June Beetle vs Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green June Beetle | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis mutabilis | Chrysomela tremula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-33 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America | Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.
Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
A robust, convex beetle with dark metallic greenish-black to bronze elytra and irregular rows of punctures. It is closely associated with aspen and poplar trees.
Did You Know?
Populations of this beetle can reach outbreak levels in aspen plantations, completely stripping trees of their foliage.