Pale-bordered Field Cockroach vs Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach | Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomops septentrionalis | Scapanes australis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.
Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle found in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and parts of Samoa. Males have a large forked horn on the head. It is associated with palm trees and is attracted to fermenting coconut sap.
Did You Know?
Males use their forked head horn to pry rival males off tree trunks during battles over feeding and mating sites.