Formosa Long-armed Scarab vs Bee Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Long-armed Scarab | Bee Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus formosanus | Trichius fasciatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Euchirinae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Taiwan | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Formosa Long-armed Scarab
A rare Taiwanese scarab with elongated forelimbs and a dark chestnut-brown body. It is found only in old-growth mountain forests on the island.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting for the pet trade has made this one of the most threatened beetles in East Asia.
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.