Metallic Eumolpine Beetle vs Bamboo Powderpost Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Eumolpine Beetle | Bamboo Powderpost Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus asclepiadeus | Dinoderus minutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Pantropical |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Metallic Eumolpine Beetle
A brilliant metallic dark blue to violet beetle closely related to the North American dogbane beetles. It is found on vincetoxicum and other Asclepiadaceae in the mountains of Europe.
Did You Know?
Like its North American relatives on milkweed, it sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from its host plant to deter predators.
Bamboo Powderpost Beetle
A pantropical beetle that bores into dried bamboo and other starchy materials. It is a major pest of bamboo products and stored cassava.
Did You Know?
It can completely destroy bamboo furniture and construction materials within a single year.