Big-legged Bug vs Striped Love Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-legged Bug | Striped Love Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala terminalis | Eudicella smithi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 17-23 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Big-legged Bug
A large, dark coreid bug found in eastern North America with prominently expanded hind tibiae. The hind femora of males are greatly swollen with large spines. It feeds on a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
The exaggerated hind legs of males serve as weapons and signals of fitness, with larger-legged males winning more fights and mates.
Striped Love Beetle
A colorful African flower scarab with bold longitudinal stripes on the elytra. Commonly bred in captivity.
Did You Know?
They earned the name 'love beetle' because mating pairs remain coupled for hours while feeding together.