Spotted Flower Chafer vs Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Flower Chafer | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protaetia morio | Lamprolina aeneipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Flower Chafer
A matt black scarab beetle with scattered white spots on its elytra. It feeds on flowers and ripe fruit in Mediterranean regions.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flower chafers this species has a dark non-metallic coloration which is unusual for the group.
Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
A large, robust Australian leaf beetle with brilliant metallic steely-blue to purple elytra and a dark green pronotum. It is associated with Eucalyptus and related Myrtaceae in eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and most spectacularly metallic chrysomelid beetles in Australia, with coloring rivaling tropical jewel beetles.