Mexican Bean Beetle vs Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Bean Beetle | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epilachna varivestis | Chrysolopus spectabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Mexican Bean Beetle
One of the few plant-feeding ladybird beetles, recognized by its copper color and eight black spots per wing cover. Both adults and larvae skeletonize bean leaves.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, the Mexican bean beetle is a destructive crop pest.
Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
A large weevil covered in brilliant pale green scales with black diamond-shaped patches. It was one of the first Australian insects described by European science.
Did You Know?
It was collected by Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.