Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Red-legged Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle | Red-legged Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anatis labiculata | Castiarina rufipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.
Red-legged Jewel Beetle
A medium-sized jewel beetle with reddish-brown elytra and metallic green thorax. It visits flowers in eucalypt woodlands across southern Australia.
Did You Know?
The genus Castiarina contains about 500 species, all found only in Australia and New Guinea.