Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle vs Madeira Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle | Madeira Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochroa rajah | Leptura aurulenta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 15-26 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) | Mediterranean Europe, Atlantic France, Macaronesia |
| 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.
Madeira Longhorn
A large flower longhorn with rusty-orange elytra and a black head and pronotum. Found in forests around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe. Larvae develop over 3-5 years in dead wood of oaks and chestnuts.
Did You Know?
This species has been found on Madeira Island, giving rise to its common name, though it occurs widely across southern Europe.