East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier vs Gyas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier | Gyas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheropsophus jessoensis | Dynastes gyas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 50-110 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
A large Asian bombardier beetle with an orange head and pronotum and dark blue-black elytra. It is the largest bombardier beetle in Japan and produces powerful chemical sprays.
Did You Know?
It can spray its boiling chemical defense up to 20 centimeters with a popping sound audible from several meters away, and can fire repeatedly up to 20 times before depleting its reserves.
Gyas Beetle
A large South American relative of the Hercules beetle with shorter, thicker horns. Body is dark brown to black.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Hercules beetle, their elytra remain dark and do not change color with humidity.