Caribbean Hercules Beetle vs Graybeal's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caribbean Hercules Beetle | Graybeal's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes hercules hercules | Anoplophora graafi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 50-170 mm including horn | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Guadeloupe, Dominica, Lesser Antilles | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Caribbean Hercules Beetle
The nominate subspecies of the Hercules beetle, found in the Lesser Antilles. Males bear an enormous horn used in combat with rivals.
Did You Know?
It is one of the longest beetles on Earth and can lift objects 850 times its own weight.
Graybeal's Longhorn
A large and stout longhorn beetle from the forests of Sulawesi, with a dark body covered in dense greyish-blue pubescence. The elytra bear scattered pale spots. It is a wood borer of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
Females of this species can lay over 200 eggs during their adult lifespan of several months.