Fruit Fly vs Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fruit Fly | Bornean Flat-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drosophila melanogaster | Gnaphaloryx squalidus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Drosophilidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.
Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
A compact stag beetle with a broad, flattened body perfectly adapted for living under bark. It is dark reddish-brown with flattened mandibles and ridged elytra for grip in tight spaces.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into crevices less than 5 mm wide between bark and wood.