Florida Leaf-footed Bug vs Flamboyant Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Leaf-footed Bug | Flamboyant Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala femorata | Eudicella gralli |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | Central Africa, East Africa |
| 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.
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.