Golden Target Tortoise Beetle vs Fiddler Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Target Tortoise Beetle | Fiddler Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aspidomorpha miliaris | Eupoecila australasiae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Target Tortoise Beetle
A beautiful golden tortoise beetle with concentric dark markings on the elytra resembling a target or bullseye pattern. The expanded margins are translucent and amber-colored.
Did You Know?
Larvae carry a 'fecal fork' or 'caudal process' - a structure on their tail end that holds cast skins and excrement as a parasol-like shield.
Fiddler Beetle
A distinctive scarab beetle with green and yellow violin-shaped markings on its back. It is commonly found in gardens across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
The fiddle-shaped pattern on its back gives this beetle its common name.