Giant Pill Millipede vs Green Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pill Millipede | Green Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zephronia siamensis | Chlorobapta frontalis |
| Order | Sphaerotheriida | Coleoptera |
| Family | Zephroniidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm diameter when rolled | 15-22 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Pill Millipede
A large pill millipede that can roll into a perfect sphere the size of a golf ball when threatened. The body is dark brown to black with smooth, overlapping plates.
Did You Know?
When rolled into a ball, the armor plates lock together so tightly that most predators cannot pry them apart.
Green Longhorn Beetle
A bright metallic green longhorn beetle found visiting flowers in spring. Its vivid coloring makes it one of the most attractive Australian cerambycids.
Did You Know?
Its metallic green color helps it blend in among eucalyptus foliage when resting.