Steelblue Ichneumon vs Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Ichneumon | Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissopimpla excelsa | Protaetia cuprea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Steelblue Ichneumon
A metallic blue-black ichneumon wasp native to Australia. It is an important parasitoid of pest caterpillars including the introduced cabbage moth.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to New Zealand to help control pest moth populations in agriculture.
Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
A coppery-bronze chafer beetle with small white spots scattered across its elytra. It feeds in large flowers during warm summer days.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration changes between copper, green, and violet depending on the angle of light.