Ox Beetle vs Stink Bug Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ox Beetle | Stink Bug Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strategus aloeus | Trichopoda pennipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 30-60mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.