Hadda Beetle vs Steelblue Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hadda Beetle | Steelblue Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata | Halmus chalybeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hadda Beetle
A herbivorous ladybug with a pale orange body bearing 28 black spots, unlike most ladybugs which are predatory. It is a significant agricultural pest that skeletonizes the leaves of solanaceous crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, this species is one of the few that is a plant pest, feeding on vegetable crops.
Steelblue Ladybird
A small metallic blue-green ladybird native to Australia. It is an important predator of scale insects on citrus and eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Its iridescent blue coloration is unique among ladybirds and is caused by multilayer cuticle structures.