Red-legged Jewel Beetle vs Franklin's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Jewel Beetle | Franklin's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina rufipennis | Bombus franklini |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Apidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Western United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Red-legged Jewel Beetle
A medium-sized jewel beetle with reddish-brown elytra and metallic green thorax. It visits flowers in eucalypt woodlands across southern Australia.
Did You Know?
The genus Castiarina contains about 500 species, all found only in Australia and New Guinea.
Franklin's Bumble Bee
The world's most range-restricted bumble bee, found only in a small area between southern Oregon and northern California. It has not been reliably seen since 2006 and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Its entire known range spans only about 190 miles north to south, making it the most geographically restricted bumble bee on Earth.