Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle vs Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle | Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harmonia axyridis | Phileurus didymus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia; invasive worldwide | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle
A robust dark brown rhinoceros beetle with two horn-like projections on its head. It breeds in decaying palm trunks and stumps. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Despite its intimidating appearance, it is harmless to humans.
Did You Know?
Its paired head horns are shorter in proportion to the body than most rhinoceros beetles, suggesting they are used more for digging than for combat.