Harlequin Flower Beetle vs Cotton Harlequin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Flower Beetle | Cotton Harlequin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetis thula | Tectocoris diophthalmus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scutelleridae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Flower Beetle
A colorful scarab with variable patterns of brown cream and black resembling calico fabric. No two individuals look exactly alike.
Did You Know?
Like rose chafers it flies with its elytra closed using notches at the sides to deploy its flight wings.
Cotton Harlequin Bug
One of Australia's most colourful insects, with a brilliant metallic orange and iridescent blue-black shield-shaped body. The colour pattern varies between individuals, with females being larger and more brightly marked.
Did You Know?
Females guard their eggs and young nymphs, standing over them protectively in a rare display of maternal care for a bug.