Glorious Beetle vs Dragon-Headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glorious Beetle | Dragon-Headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina gloriosa | Lesina intermedia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glorious Beetle
A spectacular scarab beetle with brilliant metallic green body and silver stripes on the elytra. It is found in juniper woodlands of the American southwest.
Did You Know?
Under ultraviolet light this beetle fluoresces an eerie green color unlike its appearance in normal light.
Dragon-Headed Katydid
A Southeast Asian katydid with elaborate head projections resembling a dragon. Its bizarre head shape helps break up its silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal crest and head shape create a profile that makes it almost unrecognizable as an insect.