Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle vs Hairy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle | Hairy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beckius beccarii | Creophilus maxillosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 12-23 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | North America, Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Hairy Rove Beetle
A stocky rove beetle with distinctive patches of golden-grey hair on its elytra. It is commonly found on carrion where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use this beetle's presence on corpses to help estimate time of death.