Marshalli Flower Beetle vs Steelblue Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marshalli Flower Beetle | Steelblue Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smaragdesthes africana | Halmus chalybeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.
Steelblue Ladybird
A small metallic blue-green ladybird native to Australia. It is an important predator of scale insects on citrus and eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Its iridescent blue coloration is unique among ladybirds and is caused by multilayer cuticle structures.