Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle vs Alpine Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle | Alpine Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beckius beccarii | Chionea lutescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 3-5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Scavengers |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Alps, Central Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle
A peculiar scarab beetle with males bearing two prominent upward-curving horns on the pronotum and a smaller head horn. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, pitted texture.
Did You Know?
Named after Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari, who made extensive collections of insects in Borneo during the 19th century.
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.