Rothschild's Jewel Beetle vs Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Jewel Beetle | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Madecassia rothschildi | Necrodes surinamensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | 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.
Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
A dark, flattened carrion beetle with reddish markings on the tips of its elytra. It is one of the first beetles to arrive at large carcasses.
Did You Know?
It feeds more on the maggots found on a carcass than on the carcass itself.