Grant's Hercules Beetle vs Common Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grant's Hercules Beetle | Common Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes granti | Philaenus spumarius form typicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 40-80 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Grant's Hercules Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle from the American Southwest with mottled elytra. Males have a prominent horn used in territorial disputes.
Did You Know?
They are attracted to lights at night and sometimes startle homeowners with their impressive size.
Common Froghopper
The classic form of the common froghopper with mottled brown coloring. Creates the familiar cuckoo-spit on plants.
Did You Know?
The white frothy cuckoo-spit on plants is produced by nymphs blowing air into a sticky fluid excreted from their rear end.