Rosemary Beetle vs Kaup Bess Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosemary Beetle | Kaup Bess Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina americana | Passalus interstitialis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Passalidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Central America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rosemary Beetle
A small oval beetle with metallic green and purple stripes on its elytra. Despite its name, it originates from southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name americana was given in error as the species is native to southern Europe and North Africa.
Kaup Bess Beetle
A large, elongate, shiny black bess beetle with prominent mandibles and longitudinal grooves on the elytra. It is the most common Passalid in Central America. Colonies of adults and larvae inhabit decaying logs.
Did You Know?
Bess beetles are subsocial insects where parents and offspring live together and cooperate in maintaining their log galleries.