Metallic Leaf Beetle vs Ewingi Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Leaf Beetle | Ewingi Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina polita | Catajapyx ewing |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Leaf Beetle
A medium-sized beetle with richly burnished copper-red to bronze elytra and a metallic green to blue pronotum. The contrast between thorax and elytra colors makes it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
This beetle is unusual among leaf beetles in being most active during autumn and winter, with adults sometimes seen walking on mild winter days.
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.