Malagasy Rhinoceros Beetle vs Green Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Rhinoceros Beetle | Green Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oryctes simiar | Chlorobapta frontalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 15-22 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Rhinoceros Beetle
A large, dark brown scarab beetle with a prominent upward-curving horn on the male's head. Females lack the horn and have a more rounded pronotum.
Did You Know?
Males use their horns to battle rivals by wedging the horn under an opponent and flipping them off branches.
Green Longhorn Beetle
A bright metallic green longhorn beetle found visiting flowers in spring. Its vivid coloring makes it one of the most attractive Australian cerambycids.
Did You Know?
Its metallic green color helps it blend in among eucalyptus foliage when resting.