Anax Elephant Beetle vs Variegated Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anax Elephant Beetle | Variegated Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megasoma anubis | Gnorimus variabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 45-90 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Parks |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Anax Elephant Beetle
A robust scarab beetle found in Amazonian forests with a distinctive dark brown coloration. Males possess a stout forward-curving horn used in territorial disputes.
Did You Know?
Males will wrestle opponents for hours on tree branches, attempting to pry rivals loose and hurl them to the ground.
Variegated Flower Beetle
A dark brown or black beetle with variable yellow-white spots on the elytra. It is extremely rare and tied to ancient hollow trees.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in Britain that it has been found at only a handful of sites in its entire recorded history.