Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle vs Desert Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle | Desert Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapanes australis | Cicindela hemorrhagica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Desert Tiger Beetle
A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.