Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle vs Blue-winged Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle | Blue-winged Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus goliatus comorensis | Platydracus chalcocephalus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Comoros Islands | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle
A large fruit chafer beetle found in the Comoros Islands of the Indian Ocean. Adults visit flowering and fruiting trees.
Did You Know?
Males have a forked horn on the head used in pushing contests over feeding sites.
Blue-winged Rove Beetle
A handsome rove beetle with a metallic blue-green head and pronotum contrasting with brown elytra. It is found in wooded areas and is a capable flier attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
The metallic coloration of its head is produced by nanostructures in the cuticle that interfere with light, similar to how a soap bubble creates colors.