Bloody-Nosed Beetle vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bloody-Nosed Beetle | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha tenebricosa | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bloody-Nosed Beetle
A large, flightless, domed black beetle that oozes red fluid from its mouth when threatened. The secretion contains distasteful chemicals.
Did You Know?
The red defensive fluid is actually hemolymph, the beetle equivalent of blood.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.