Centaurus Beetle vs Black Hunter Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Centaurus Beetle | Black Hunter Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Augosoma centaurus | Haplothrips leucanthemi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 40-90 mm | 1.5-2.2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Centaurus Beetle
The largest rhinoceros beetle in Africa with two prominent horns. Adults have a glossy reddish-brown to black coloration.
Did You Know?
They are considered pests on oil palm plantations because larvae feed on living palm roots.
Black Hunter Thrips
A tube-tailed thrips found in the flowers of daisies and other composites across Europe. Unlike many thrips, it has a tubular last abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Tube-tailed thrips like this species use their distinctive abdominal tube to deposit droplets of defensive fluid when threatened.