Borneo Three-horned Beetle vs Sexton Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo Three-horned Beetle | Sexton Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcosoma caucasus | Quedius dilatatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 60-135 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Borneo Three-horned Beetle
Among the longest beetles in Asia, with three powerful horns and a metallic green-black sheen. Males engage in fierce combat.
Did You Know?
Their smooth, metallic exoskeleton makes them very difficult for predators to grip.
Sexton Rove Beetle
A broad, somewhat flattened rove beetle found in the nests of social wasps and in tree hollows containing decaying insect remains. Its expanded body shape is adapted for life in cavity habitats.
Did You Know?
This beetle waits for wasp colonies to die in autumn, then enters the abandoned nest to feast on the remaining dead wasps and their brood.