Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle vs Mountain Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle | Mountain Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupatorus gracilicornis | Deuterophlebia coloradensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Dynastidae | Deuterophlebiidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar | 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.
Mountain Midge
A tiny midge whose larvae cling to rocks in fast-flowing alpine streams with suction discs.
Did You Know?
Adults have bizarre fan-shaped wings that are useless for flight.