Giant Palm Borer vs Cuban Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Palm Borer | Cuban Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinapate wrightii | Cotinis mutabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-52 mm | 20-33 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Giant Palm Borer
One of the largest bostrichid beetles, with a cylindrical body adapted for boring into palm trunks. Larvae take years to develop.
Did You Know?
Its larval development can take 10 years or more inside a palm trunk before adults emerge.
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.