Cuban Green June Beetle vs Queensland Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green June Beetle | Queensland Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis mutabilis | Bactrocera tryoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 20-33 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America | Australia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.