Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle vs Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle | Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprolina aeneipennis | Carcinops pumilio |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| 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.
Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
A tiny, shiny black hister beetle commonly found in poultry houses where it preys on house fly larvae. It is an important biological control agent in livestock facilities.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume up to 24 house fly eggs per day, making it one of the best natural fly controls in hen houses.