Jewelled Frog Beetle vs Huhu Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewelled Frog Beetle | Huhu Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sagra buqueti | Prionoplus reticularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 25-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jewelled Frog Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle with enlarged hind legs resembling a frog's. Males use their powerful legs in combat over mates.
Did You Know?
Males' hind femora can be twice as thick as females', used for grappling rivals.
Huhu Beetle
New Zealand's largest endemic beetle, the huhu beetle is a longhorn beetle whose larvae bore into dead and decaying wood. Adults are nocturnal and strongly attracted to lights. The larvae, called huhu grubs, were a traditional food source for Maori.
Did You Know?
Huhu grubs were considered a delicacy by Maori and are said to taste like peanut butter when eaten raw.