Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochroa rajah | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
An extraordinarily vibrant jewel beetle with iridescent green elytra bearing a wide metallic golden-red stripe down each side. The ventral surface shines with metallic blue-green tones.
Did You Know?
Its elytra are among the most sought-after in the jewel beetle trade and have been used in traditional metalwork jewelry for centuries.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.