Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle vs Bronze Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle | Bronze Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beckius beccarii | Altica ambiens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | North America |
| 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.
Bronze Flea Beetle
A metallic bronze to greenish flea beetle with prominent hind leg development. It feeds on alder leaves in wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause nearly complete defoliation of alder shrubs, which then produce a second flush of leaves later in the season.