Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle vs Large Case Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle | Large Case Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprolina aeneipennis | Metura elongatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | Case up to 15 cm long; male moth 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Large Case Moth
A bagworm moth whose larva builds a distinctive silk case covered in sticks and leaves. The wingless female never leaves her case, while males are small dark moths.
Did You Know?
The wingless, legless adult female lives and dies inside her larval case after mating.