Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle vs Flamboyant Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle | Flamboyant Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapanes australis | Eudicella gralli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa) | Central Africa, East Africa |
| 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.
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.