Japanese Blister Beetle vs Anax Elephant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Blister Beetle | Anax Elephant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta gorhami | Megasoma anubis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 45-90 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.
Anax Elephant Beetle
A robust scarab beetle found in Amazonian forests with a distinctive dark brown coloration. Males possess a stout forward-curving horn used in territorial disputes.
Did You Know?
Males will wrestle opponents for hours on tree branches, attempting to pry rivals loose and hurl them to the ground.