Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle vs Warble Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Samoan Rhinoceros Beetle | Warble Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapanes australis | Hypoderma bovis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 13-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa) | Europe, Asia, 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.
Warble Fly
A large, hairy bee-like fly whose larvae migrate through the bodies of cattle for months before emerging from cysts in the back. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and cannot feed.
Did You Know?
The buzzing of a single warble fly approaching can cause an entire herd of cattle to stampede in panic, a behavior called gadding.