Janus Elephant Beetle vs Ochraceum Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Janus Elephant Beetle | Ochraceum Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megasoma janus | Simulium ochraceum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 60-120 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Bolivia, Brazil, Peru | Mexico, Guatemala, southern Mexico, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Ochraceum Black Fly
A small orangish-brown black fly that is the principal vector of onchocerciasis in Central America and southern Mexico. It breeds in small, fast-running mountain streams. Biting activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon in coffee-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The Americas are close to eliminating onchocerciasis thanks to mass ivermectin distribution targeting this vector's parasite.