Janus Elephant Beetle vs Crucifer Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Janus Elephant Beetle | Crucifer Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megasoma janus | Phyllotreta cruciferae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 60-120 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Bolivia, Brazil, Peru | North America, Europe |
| 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.
Crucifer Flea Beetle
A shiny black jumping beetle that causes shothole damage on canola and mustard seedlings. It is one of the most serious pests of prairie canola crops.
Did You Know?
Canola seed treatments with neonicotinoids were developed primarily to combat this beetle.