Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) vs Horned Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) | Horned Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina aureola | Centrotus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Horned Treehopper
A European treehopper with two prominent lateral horns projecting from the pronotum. Its dark brown body and horn-like projections give it a distinctive silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
The paired pronotal horns may serve to make the insect harder for predators to swallow, functioning as an anti-predator defense.