Scarlet Longhorn Beetle vs Actaeon Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Longhorn Beetle | Actaeon Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera coccinea | Megasoma actaeon |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 50-135 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Longhorn Beetle
A visually striking longhorn beetle with bright red elytra and a dark head and thorax. Its long, curved antennae often exceed the length of its body.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant red coloration is thought to serve as a warning signal, though the beetle is not known to be toxic.
Actaeon Beetle
Contender for the worlds heaviest beetle — a male larva bred in Japan weighed 228 grams, about the weight of a brown rat. Adults are armored giants of the Amazon.
Did You Know?
A captive-bred Actaeon beetle larva weighed 228 grams — about half a pound — making it the heaviest insect larva ever recorded, heavier than a hamster.