Titan Flower Beetle vs Japanese Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Flower Beetle | Japanese Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jumnos ruckeri | Inocellia japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cetoniidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Titan Flower Beetle
A spectacular velvety green and yellow flower beetle from Southeast Asian highlands. Males have distinctive elongated front legs used in territorial displays.
Did You Know?
Its striking green and yellow pattern mimics the appearance of certain orchid flowers.
Japanese Snakefly
An East Asian snakefly with the characteristic elongated neck-like prothorax. It is one of the few snakefly species found in the Far East, near the order's eastern range limit.
Did You Know?
Raphidioptera are completely absent from the Southern Hemisphere, an unusual distribution pattern among insect orders.