Lord Howe Island Beetle vs Monkey Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Beetle | Monkey Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus macleayi | Hopliini scolioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.