Madagascar Tortoise Beetle vs Pacific Flatheaded Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Tortoise Beetle | Pacific Flatheaded Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aspidimorpha furcata | Chrysobothris mali |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Madagascar Tortoise Beetle
A rounded, dome-shaped beetle with transparent margins around the elytra that make it look like a tiny tortoise shell. The center of the shell often displays metallic gold or green coloration.
Did You Know?
The golden coloration fades after death, as it depends on a thin layer of moisture beneath the cuticle that dries out in preserved specimens.
Pacific Flatheaded Borer
A dark bronze jewel beetle that attacks fruit and ornamental trees. Larvae bore flat-headed tunnels under the bark.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks sun-scorched or drought-stressed trees on their south-facing side.