Formosa Long-armed Scarab vs Pedilus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Long-armed Scarab | Pedilus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus formosanus | Notoxus monoceros |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Euchirinae | Anthicidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Detritivores |
| 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.
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.