Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle vs Rosemary Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle | Rosemary Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina octospilota | Chrysolina americana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
A compact jewel beetle with eight distinctive pale spots arranged on dark metallic elytra. It is an active flower visitor in spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, each spot on its wing covers is perfectly symmetrical between left and right sides.
Rosemary Beetle
A small oval beetle with metallic green and purple stripes on its elytra. Despite its name, it originates from southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name americana was given in error as the species is native to southern Europe and North Africa.