Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle vs Denticulate Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle | Denticulate Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupatorus gracilicornis | Silis percomis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar | Central North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
A striking rhinoceros beetle with four thoracic horns and one cephalic horn. Its velvety black and golden-brown coloring makes it unmistakable.
Did You Know?
Despite having five horns, only the single head horn is used in combat with rival males.
Denticulate Soldier Beetle
A small, rarely noticed soldier beetle found in grasslands of the midwestern United States. Males have distinctive tooth-like projections on their antennae.
Did You Know?
The serrated antennae of males are unique among North American soldier beetles and aid in detecting pheromones.