Caribbean Giant Centipede vs Giant Bess Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caribbean Giant Centipede | Giant Bess Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopendra alternans | Passalus punctiger |
| Order | Scolopendromorpha | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scolopendridae | Passalidae |
| Size | 150-200 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Caribbean | South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Caribbean Giant Centipede
A large centipede found across the Caribbean islands with alternating dark and light body segments. It is an aggressive predator of insects and small vertebrates.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a painful venomous bite that causes intense local swelling.
Giant Bess Beetle
A very large, robust bess beetle with a glossy black exoskeleton and strong mandibles. It creates extensive tunnel systems in large fallen trees. Multiple generations may coexist within a single log.
Did You Know?
Larvae pupate in protective cases made from frass that parents help construct.