North African Bombardier Beetle vs African Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North African Bombardier Beetle | African Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus humeralis | Sternocera orissa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North Africa, Southern Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
North African Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle found in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It has a reddish-brown head and thorax with dark blue-black elytra.
Did You Know?
Like other bombardier beetles it can fire its chemical spray in rapid pulses of up to 500 times per second.
African Jewel Beetle
A large metallic green and gold jewel beetle with textured elytra. Adults are found on acacia and other savanna trees.
Did You Know?
Their wing cases have been used for centuries in traditional African and Asian jewelry and textile decoration.