Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle vs Giant Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle | Giant Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarphius wollastoni | Arachnacris corporalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Zopheridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.6 cm | 80-100 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | St. Helena | Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.
Giant Malaysian Katydid
Among the heaviest katydids in the world with females weighing over 30 grams. Found in lowland Bornean rainforest. The large body and powerful legs give it a spider-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This katydid is so large and heavy that when it lands on a branch at night, the impact is audible — local people sometimes mistake the sound for a small mammal moving through the canopy.