Pacific Flatheaded Borer vs Paropsine Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Flatheaded Borer | Paropsine Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysobothris mali | Paropsis atomaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pacific Flatheaded Borer
A dark bronze jewel beetle that attacks fruit and ornamental trees. Larvae bore flat-headed tunnels under the bark.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks sun-scorched or drought-stressed trees on their south-facing side.
Paropsine Leaf Beetle
A moderately large, dome-shaped beetle with pale brown elytra covered with small dark spots. It is one of the most important eucalyptus defoliators in Australian plantation forestry.
Did You Know?
Larvae are gregarious and feed in groups, stripping entire branches of young eucalyptus trees during outbreaks.