Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle vs Relict Himalayan Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle | Relict Himalayan Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus battareli | Epiophlebia laidlawi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Epiophlebiidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) | India, Nepal, Bhutan |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
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.
Relict Himalayan Dragonfly
A living fossil dragonfly from the Himalayas that retains features of both dragonflies and damselflies. It breeds in cold mountain streams above 1800 m.
Did You Know?
Its family dates back to the Jurassic period, making it one of the most primitive living dragonflies.