Giant Australian Jewel Beetle vs Large Gold Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Australian Jewel Beetle | Large Gold Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Julodimorpha bakewelli | Staphylinus caesareus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 17-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Western Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Australian Jewel Beetle
A large, bumpy-textured jewel beetle from Australia. Males are famously attracted to discarded beer bottles.
Did You Know?
Males were observed trying to mate with brown beer bottles, mistaking them for giant females.
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.