Tanner Beetle vs Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tanner Beetle | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus coriarius | Lamprolina aeneipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 18-45 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tanner Beetle
A large, robust, dark brown longhorn beetle that flies noisily at dusk. Its powerful larvae bore into the roots of deciduous trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Males produce a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their head when handled.
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.