Ox Beetle vs Telephone Pole Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ox Beetle | Telephone Pole Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strategus aloeus | Micromalthus debilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Micromalthidae |
| Size | 30-60mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | North 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.
Telephone Pole Beetle
The sole surviving member of an ancient beetle family dating back 200 million years.
Did You Know?
Larvae can reproduce by paedogenesis, giving live birth while still immature.