Janus Elephant Beetle vs Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Janus Elephant Beetle | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megasoma janus | Harmonia axyridis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 60-120 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Bolivia, Brazil, Peru | East Asia; invasive worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Janus Elephant Beetle
A massive rhinoceros beetle with a forked cephalic horn and broad pronotal horns. It is among the bulkiest of South American beetles.
Did You Know?
Males can lift objects over 100 times their own body weight using their horns during combat.
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.