Fiddler Beetle vs African Rhinoceros Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fiddler Beetle | African Rhinoceros Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecila australasiae | Oryctes boas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fiddler Beetle
A distinctive scarab beetle with green and yellow violin-shaped markings on its back. It is commonly found in gardens across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
The fiddle-shaped pattern on its back gives this beetle its common name.
African Rhinoceros Beetle
A large dark brown dynastine beetle with a prominent recurved horn on the male's head. Larvae develop in decaying palm trunks and compost.
Did You Know?
Males use their horns to pry rivals out of feeding holes on palm trees in fierce pushing contests.