Horntail Wasp vs Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horntail Wasp | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus gigas | Chrysochroa rajah |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horntail Wasp
A large wood wasp that injects symbiotic fungus into trees along with its eggs.
Did You Know?
The injected fungus softens the wood to make it digestible for the larvae.
Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
An extraordinarily vibrant jewel beetle with iridescent green elytra bearing a wide metallic golden-red stripe down each side. The ventral surface shines with metallic blue-green tones.
Did You Know?
Its elytra are among the most sought-after in the jewel beetle trade and have been used in traditional metalwork jewelry for centuries.