Red-spotted Jewel Beetle vs European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-spotted Jewel Beetle | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina erythroptera | Phosphaenus hemipterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
A strikingly beautiful jewel beetle with bright red elytra spotted with dark markings. It is commonly found visiting wildflowers in heathland and open woodland habitats during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Castiarina jewel beetles are important pollinators of native Australian wildflowers, visiting hundreds of flower species.
European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
A small European firefly with reduced wings in the male and completely wingless females. Both sexes produce faint bioluminescence.
Did You Know?
Males walk along the ground rather than flying, making them one of the few fireflies where males cannot fly at all.