Rothschild's Jewel Beetle vs Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Jewel Beetle | Lunar Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Madecassia rothschildi | Megarhyssa lunator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 30-50 mm body, ovipositor up to 130 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Rothschild's Jewel Beetle
A magnificent jewel beetle with metallic green and copper elytra adorned with intricate patterns. It is one of the most prized Malagasy buprestids among collectors.
Did You Know?
Named after the Rothschild family, famous patrons of natural history, this beetle's iridescent shell retains its color indefinitely after death.
Lunar Ichneumon Wasp
A striking ichneumon with a yellow and brown banded body. It parasitizes pigeon tremex horntail larvae inside hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Its ovipositor is the longest relative to body size of any insect in North America.