Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand vs Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasiorhynchus barbicornis | Beckius beccarii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Brentidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-85 mm (including rostrum) | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand
New Zealand's longest beetle, with males reaching over 80 mm in length due to their enormously elongated rostrum (snout). It is found in native forests where larvae develop in dead wood. Males use their long snouts in combat with other males.
Did You Know?
The male's rostrum can be longer than the rest of its body, making it the longest beetle in New Zealand by total length despite its slender build.
Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle
A peculiar scarab beetle with males bearing two prominent upward-curving horns on the pronotum and a smaller head horn. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, pitted texture.
Did You Know?
Named after Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari, who made extensive collections of insects in Borneo during the 19th century.