Reunion Day Gecko Beetle vs Cream-Streaked Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle | Cream-Streaked Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus murinus | Harmonia quadripunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Reunion Island | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.
Cream-Streaked Ladybird
A European ladybird associated primarily with conifer trees. It has cream or pale yellow elytra with variable dark markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that preferentially inhabits the canopy of coniferous trees.