Japanese Robber Fly vs Green Protea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Robber Fly | Green Protea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cophinopoda chinensis | Smaragdesthes oertzeni |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 12-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Robber Fly
A large East Asian robber fly with powerful raptorial legs. It preys on cicadas and large beetles in montane forests.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few flies capable of overpowering and killing adult cicadas.
Green Protea Beetle
A small but brilliantly metallic green beetle found in Central African forests. It is a frequent visitor to flowering trees and shrubs. The elytra have a smooth, highly reflective surface.
Did You Know?
The intense green color of this beetle remains vivid even in preserved specimens, unlike many other insects whose colors fade.