Splendid Ghost Moth vs Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ghost Moth | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenetus ligniveren | Chrysochroa rajah |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.
Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
An extraordinarily vibrant jewel beetle with iridescent green elytra bearing a wide metallic golden-red stripe down each side. The ventral surface shines with metallic blue-green tones.
Did You Know?
Its elytra are among the most sought-after in the jewel beetle trade and have been used in traditional metalwork jewelry for centuries.