Red Mushroom Beetle vs Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Chrysochroa rajah |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.
Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
An extraordinarily vibrant jewel beetle with iridescent green elytra bearing a wide metallic golden-red stripe down each side. The ventral surface shines with metallic blue-green tones.
Did You Know?
Its elytra are among the most sought-after in the jewel beetle trade and have been used in traditional metalwork jewelry for centuries.