Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle vs Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle | Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beckius beccarii | Taeniopteryx burksi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Taeniopterygidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| 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.
Winter Stonefly
A dark-colored stonefly that emerges during winter months when few other aquatic insects are active. Adults can be found walking on snow near streams.
Did You Know?
Winter stoneflies are among the very few insects that emerge as adults during the coldest months of the year.