Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle vs Melissa Arctic
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle | Melissa Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beckius beccarii | Oeneis melissa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Arctic and subarctic North America, Rocky Mountain alpine zones |
| 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.
Melissa Arctic
A gray-brown butterfly with subtle orange patches and small blind eyespots. The hindwing underside features dark, bark-like striations for camouflage. It has an erratic, bouncing flight that makes it hard to track.
Did You Know?
Populations on isolated mountain peaks are considered glacial relicts, stranded since the last Ice Age when the tundra receded northward.