Formosa Long-armed Scarab vs Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Long-armed Scarab | Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus formosanus | Platycypha caligata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Euchirinae | Chlorocyphidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Taiwan | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
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.
Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
A colorful damselfly from African forest streams with males showing bright red and white leg flags. Males wave their colorful legs to attract females.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate leg-flagging displays, lifting their brightly colored tibiae to signal to females.