Forest Barklouse vs Red-legged Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Barklouse | Red-legged Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caecilius fuscopterus | Castiarina rufipennis |
| Order | Psocoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Caeciliusidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Barklouse
A common bark louse found on the bark and foliage of trees across Europe. It has distinctive dark-bordered wings.
Did You Know?
It is frequently found on evergreen trees and shrubs in gardens.
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.