Steel-blue Woodwasp vs Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steel-blue Woodwasp | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex cyaneus | Alaus myops |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 12–28 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.