Lord Howe Island Beetle vs Downy Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Beetle | Downy Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus macleayi | Podabrus tomentosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.
Downy Leatherwing
A North American soldier beetle covered in fine pubescence, found on flowers and foliage in summer. It is an effective predator of aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are active predators in leaf litter and can even survive brief periods of freezing temperatures.