Madagascar Spittle Bug vs Borneo Three-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Spittle Bug | Borneo Three-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis | Chalcosoma caucasus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 60-135 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Madagascar Spittle Bug
A small, dark planthopper that produces frothy spittle masses on plant stems as a nymph. Adults are dark brown to black with subtle banded markings on the wings.
Did You Know?
Nymphs surround themselves with a mass of frothy bubbles made from excreted xylem fluid, which protects them from desiccation and predators.
Borneo Three-horned Beetle
Among the longest beetles in Asia, with three powerful horns and a metallic green-black sheen. Males engage in fierce combat.
Did You Know?
Their smooth, metallic exoskeleton makes them very difficult for predators to grip.