Cuban Green June Beetle vs Rothschild's Achias
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green June Beetle | Rothschild's Achias |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis mutabilis | Achias rothschildi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Platystomatidae |
| Size | 20-33 mm | 15-18 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America | Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.