Steelblue Ichneumon vs Cuban Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Ichneumon | Cuban Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissopimpla excelsa | Cotinis mutabilis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 20-33 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.