Brazilian Rhinoceros Beetle vs Rounded Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Rhinoceros Beetle | Rounded Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enema pan | Calephelis perditalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | South Texas, northeastern Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Brazilian Rhinoceros Beetle
A large, glossy black dynastine beetle with a prominent upward-curving cephalic horn and a smaller pronotal horn. It is widespread in Neotropical forests.
Did You Know?
Despite its intimidating appearance and strong grip, this beetle is completely harmless to humans.
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.