Arctic Psyllid vs Gyas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Psyllid | Gyas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacopsylla brunneipennis | Dynastes gyas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psyllidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 50-110 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic Canada | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arctic Psyllid
A tiny, winged sap-sucking insect that feeds on willow in Arctic and subarctic regions. Adults are brownish with transparent wings and can jump powerfully using enlarged hind legs. Nymphs produce waxy secretions.
Did You Know?
Psyllids are sometimes called jumping plant lice because they can leap more than 50 times their own body length to escape danger.
Gyas Beetle
A large South American relative of the Hercules beetle with shorter, thicker horns. Body is dark brown to black.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Hercules beetle, their elytra remain dark and do not change color with humidity.