Simulated Jewel Beetle vs Cuban Laurel Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Simulated Jewel Beetle | Cuban Laurel Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina simulata | Gynaikothrips ficorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2.5-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Simulated Jewel Beetle
A small jewel beetle with variable yellow and black banded patterning on its elytra. It is found in eucalypt habitats across southern and western Australia.
Did You Know?
Its color pattern closely mimics that of unrelated wasp species to deter predators.
Cuban Laurel Thrips
A large dark thrips that causes leaf rolling on Ficus species. Colonies live inside the rolled leaves they create.
Did You Know?
Entire colonies of hundreds of individuals live communally inside a single rolled fig leaf.