Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) vs Gibbicollis Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) | Gibbicollis Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina aureola | Deltochilum gibbosum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
A dazzlingly coloured jewel beetle endemic to Australia, with a golden-yellow body adorned with dark markings. Australia's Castiarina genus is the most species-rich jewel beetle genus in the world.
Did You Know?
There are over 500 described species of Castiarina, making it one of the most diverse beetle genera on Earth.
Gibbicollis Dung Beetle
A dark, convex roller dung beetle with a pronounced hump on the pronotum. It is a flightless species that rolls dung balls along tropical forest floors. The strong legs and rounded body aid in navigating leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this species must walk to find dung, making it highly sensitive to forest fragmentation.