Paroster Subterranean Beetle vs Banded Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroster Subterranean Beetle | Banded Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paroster macrosturtensis | Chrysochroa buqueti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Paroster Subterranean Beetle
A blind subterranean diving beetle from groundwater calcretes in the Western Australian arid zone. It is completely depigmented and lacks functional eyes.
Did You Know?
Multiple species of subterranean Paroster have evolved independently in isolated aquifers.
Banded Jewel Beetle
A large, spectacularly iridescent beetle with red, green, and blue metallic bands. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its wing cases are used to make traditional Thai jewelry and decorative art called 'beetle wing embroidery.'