Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle vs Mountain Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle | Mountain Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus goliatus comorensis | Derephysia foliacea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 2-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Comoros Islands | Europe, Mediterranean mountains |
| 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.
Mountain Lace Bug
A tiny bug with lace-like wing patterns found on alpine herbs. Its transparent, sculptured wings are remarkably ornate under magnification.
Did You Know?
Its wings have an intricate net-like structure that looks like fine lacework.