Formosa Long-armed Scarab vs Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Long-armed Scarab | Hemlock Woolly Adelgid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus formosanus | Adelges tsugae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Euchirinae | Adelgidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 0.8-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Taiwan | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
A devastating invasive pest of eastern hemlock in North America, originally from East Asia. It feeds at the base of needles, killing branches and eventually the tree.
Did You Know?
It has killed millions of hemlocks from Georgia to Maine since its detection in the 1950s.