Gum-Tree Pergid Sawfly vs Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gum-Tree Pergid Sawfly | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga polita | Lamprolina aeneipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern Australia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gum-Tree Pergid Sawfly
A robust Australian sawfly with a dark, polished body. Its gregarious larvae cluster on eucalyptus branches and produce a strong eucalyptus odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
The powerful eucalyptus-oil smell released by disturbed larvae can be detected from several meters away and serves as a chemical defense.
Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
A large, robust Australian leaf beetle with brilliant metallic steely-blue to purple elytra and a dark green pronotum. It is associated with Eucalyptus and related Myrtaceae in eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and most spectacularly metallic chrysomelid beetles in Australia, with coloring rivaling tropical jewel beetles.