Brazilian Rhinoceros Beetle vs Sunburst Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Rhinoceros Beetle | Sunburst Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enema pan | Thermonectus marmoratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Southwestern North America, 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.
Sunburst Diving Beetle
A striking yellow-and-black spotted diving beetle from the American Southwest and Mexico. Its larvae have been discovered to possess bifocal lenses in their eyes.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are the first animals discovered to have true bifocal eyes, with two focal lengths in a single lens.