Coconut Hispine Beetle vs Fever Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Hispine Beetle | Fever Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brontispa longissima | Dilophus febrilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.
Fever Fly
A small, shiny black march fly with spiny front tibiae used for digging. It was once believed to cause fevers in humans, hence its common name, though it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its spiny front legs are used by females to dig into soil for egg-laying, an unusual adaptation among flies.