Psyllid vs Mars Elephant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Psyllid | Mars Elephant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaphorina citri | Megasoma mars |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Liviidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 50-130 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Americas, Africa | Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Psyllid
A small sap-sucking insect that vectors citrus greening disease, the most devastating citrus disease worldwide. Infected trees produce bitter misshapen fruit and eventually die.
Did You Know?
The disease it spreads has caused billions of dollars in losses and threatens global citrus production.
Mars Elephant Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with distinctive yellowish hairs covering its elytra. Males have a long pronotal horn and two smaller cephalic horns.
Did You Know?
The dense golden hairs on its wing covers help it regulate body temperature in cooler montane environments.