Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle vs Malagasy Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle | Malagasy Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xixuthrus terribilis | Scarabaeus radama |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
An extremely large longhorn beetle from Fiji, among the biggest cerambycids in the Pacific. It develops in large fallen and standing dead trees in native tropical forest. Habitat destruction has made it increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
The species name 'terribilis' refers to the fearsome appearance and large mandibles of this beetle, which can give a painful bite.
Malagasy Scarab
A robust dung-rolling scarab beetle named after the Malagasy king Radama. It has a broad, rounded body with a dark metallic sheen and strong, spatulate forelegs for shaping dung balls.
Did You Know?
It was named after King Radama I of Madagascar, symbolizing the cultural and natural heritage of the island.