Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle vs Canary Islands Darkling Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle | Canary Islands Darkling Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprolina aeneipennis | Pimelia laevigata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Canary Islands Darkling Beetle
A rounded, shiny black darkling beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It is commonly seen walking across sandy and volcanic terrain.
Did You Know?
Its smooth black exoskeleton helps it condense water from fog in the arid island climate.