Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee vs Coconut Hispine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee | Coconut Hispine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile mendica | Brontispa longissima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee
A medium-sized leaf-cutter bee with pale abdominal hair bands. It provisions its nest cells with carefully cut pieces of rose and birch leaves.
Did You Know?
It can cut a perfect leaf disc in under 10 seconds using its sharp mandibles.
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.