Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle (Blue) vs Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle (Blue) | Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylus dichotomus septentrionalis | Tessaratoma papillosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Dynastidae | Tessaratomidae |
| Size | 35-70 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan (Hokkaido) | South and Southeast Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle (Blue)
The northern Japanese subspecies of the rhinoceros beetle, found in Hokkaido. Slightly smaller and darker than mainland populations, adapted to cooler climates with a shorter active season.
Did You Know?
Hokkaido rhinoceros beetles emerge later in summer than their southern relatives and have a compressed breeding season due to the shorter northern summer.
Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
A very large, robust shield bug that is a serious pest of lychee and longan trees in Asia. Adults are yellowish-brown and can spray a caustic defensive fluid. It is one of the largest true bugs in the Hemiptera order.
Did You Know?
It can spray a caustic chemical from its thoracic glands that causes intense burning pain and temporary blindness if it contacts the eyes of a predator or person.