Metallic Wood-boring Beetle vs Ross's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Wood-boring Beetle | Ross's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buprestis rustica | Chelicerca rubra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Chelicercidae |
| Size | 14-22mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
A robust bronze-green jewel beetle with subtle coppery reflections found in coniferous forests. Adults bask in strong sunlight on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been observed emerging from timber used in buildings up to 50 years after the wood was harvested.
Ross's Web Spinner
A reddish-brown web spinner found in tropical Africa that builds silk tunnels on tree bark. It is one of the more brightly colored embiopterans.
Did You Know?
The reddish coloration of this web spinner is unusual in the order, as most species are drab brown or black.