East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier vs Royal Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier | Royal Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheropsophus jessoensis | Goliathus regius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 50-100 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Royal Goliath Beetle
A massive scarab beetle with bold white and brown markings on its elytra. Males have a forked horn used in combat with rivals.
Did You Know?
Despite their bulk, royal goliath beetles are strong fliers and can take off rapidly when disturbed.