Saw-toothed Prionine vs Banded Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Prionine | Banded Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes buquetii | Chrysochroa buqueti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.
Banded Jewel Beetle
A large, spectacularly iridescent beetle with red, green, and blue metallic bands. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its wing cases are used to make traditional Thai jewelry and decorative art called 'beetle wing embroidery.'