Pine Chafer vs Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Polybothris quadricollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.