Jewel Scarab vs Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Scarab | Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina resplendens | Donacia crassipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jewel Scarab
A beetle that appears to be made of polished gold, found in cloud forests of Central America. Its reflective shell is composed of chiral nanostructures.
Did You Know?
Its shell reflects circularly polarized light, a property almost unique in the animal kingdom.
Reed Beetle
A striking aquatic leaf beetle with metallic golden-green to coppery elytra and elongated hind legs. It is one of the largest European Donacia species, found on waterlily pads.
Did You Know?
Larvae live entirely underwater, tapping into plant roots for both food and oxygen, using specialized spiracles to breathe air from root aerenchyma.