Coconut Hispine Beetle vs Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Hispine Beetle | Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brontispa longissima | Eupatorus gracilicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Dynastidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
A striking rhinoceros beetle with four thoracic horns and one cephalic horn. Its velvety black and golden-brown coloring makes it unmistakable.
Did You Know?
Despite having five horns, only the single head horn is used in combat with rival males.