Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle vs Raspberry Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle | Raspberry Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus battareli | Byturus tomentosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Byturidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A large, striking flower beetle with metallic green elytra and enormously thickened front legs in males. The oversized forelegs are used to grasp and grapple during male combat.
Did You Know?
Males with the largest forelegs win more mating opportunities, driving an evolutionary arms race for ever-larger leg size.
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.