Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle vs Shepherd's Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle | Shepherd's Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylus dichotomus | Boloria pales |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-85 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar) and East Asia | Alps, Pyrenees, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with a glossy dark brown to black body. Males sport a long, forked cephalic horn and a shorter thoracic horn. The horn fork resembles a tuning fork.
Did You Know?
In Japan and parts of Southeast Asia, these beetles are popular pets sold in department stores and convenience stores during summer months.
Shepherd's Fritillary
A variable fritillary butterfly of high alpine pastures. Its wing pattern varies greatly between populations across different mountain ranges.
Did You Know?
It is named after the mountain shepherds who share its high-altitude habitat.