Viburnum Leaf Beetle vs Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viburnum Leaf Beetle | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrhalta viburni | Lamprolina aeneipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe (native), introduced to North America | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Viburnum Leaf Beetle
A small, brownish-yellow beetle with dense pubescence that has become a serious invasive pest of ornamental viburnum shrubs. Larvae skeletonize leaves from the underside.
Did You Know?
Females chew holes in twigs and deposit eggs inside, capping them with a mixture of excrement and chewed bark that hardens into a protective cover.
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.