Florida Leaf-footed Bug vs Eastern Hercules Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Leaf-footed Bug | Eastern Hercules Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala femorata | Dynastes tityus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Florida Leaf-footed Bug
A large robust coreid bug with distinctive leaf-like expansions on its hind tibiae. It is dark brown to black with slightly expanded pronotal margins. Males possess greatly enlarged hind femora used in intrasexual combat.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it can release a pungent spray from scent glands that smells like rotten almonds and can stain skin temporarily.
Eastern Hercules Beetle
The largest beetle in North America, with males bearing a large pronotal horn. Elytra are greenish-yellow with dark mottling.
Did You Know?
Their elytra change color depending on humidity levels, becoming darker when moist.