Red-legged Jewel Beetle vs Notoligotoma Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Jewel Beetle | Notoligotoma Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina rufipennis | Notoligotoma hardyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 9.0-14.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Australia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.