Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) vs Neotropical Tiger Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) | Neotropical Tiger Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina aureola | Megacyllene acuta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 12-22 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia |
| 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.
Neotropical Tiger Longhorn
A wasp-mimicking cerambycid from South America with bold yellow chevron markings on a black body. It breeds in dead branches of leguminous trees. Adults are diurnal flower visitors with quick, jerky movements.
Did You Know?
The yellow-and-black banding closely mimics aggressive neotropical wasps, providing effective protection from predators.